Xabi Alonso is facing the most intense scrutiny of his young managerial career, and with pressure mounting from every angle, Madrid finds itself at a crossroads.

The two managers meet on Wednesday in a Champions League match that is already key to Alonso's future at Real Madrid

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick addressed the media ahead of his team’s upcoming home fixture against Osasuna, offering clarity on squad competition, player roles and the club’s approach during a

Alonso has been brutally given a new sack timeline at the Bernabeu, per a leading Spanish source, while Jude Bellingham has given an insight into the dressing room's take on their under-fire coach

It’s been a wild 2025-26 campaign so far, with Liverpool and Real Madrid ‘s struggles leading to the distinct possibility that both clubs could change manager, meaning Xabi Alonso could potentially be available for an unlikely return to Merseyside.

The Spanish central defender is one of the new additions in the training of the white team ahead of the clash at Mendizorroza. At a time when Real Madrid is struggling with results, confidence in the

Alonso went into the game with debate over his future after a run of sluggish performances from players who looked unhappy with their manager culminating in last weekend’s awful 2-0 home defeat by Celta Vigo in La Liga,