Spanish Press Piles Heavy Pressure on Xabi Alonso

This summer, Xabi Alonso’s return to Real Madrid excited fans in Spain. A remarkable midfielder, the Basque had shined during his playing days at the club. Now back as a coach after two successful seasons with Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso brought hope for redemption among Madrid supporters. However, things have not gone as expected. Despite starting somewhat well, recent weeks have turned challenging.

His difficult relationship with Vinicius Junior has hindered Alonso, who faces the challenge of managing strong personalities in the Madrid locker room. Struggling to implement his tactics while dealing with significant injuries, the former Bayer tactician must find a way to field a reliable defense for Wednesday’s match against Manchester City. The situation is critical, as six key defenders are unavailable, adding pressure for what could be a last chance to save his position at the club.

Xabi Alonso Faces a Make-or-Break Moment with Real Madrid

Reports from the Spanish press indicate that Wednesday’s match against the Sky Blues might be Alonso’s last if the results do not favor him. According to AS, the situation is “critical,” highlighting miscommunication and questionable decisions from the coach that have led to his precarious position with the most decorated club in Champions League history. Meanwhile, Marca claims this is a must-win game for Alonso.

A crisis meeting was held with Florentino Perez after the defeat to Celta de Vigo. A loss to City could very well mark the end of his tenure, with several candidates for his replacement already being discussed in the Spanish media. Even Catalan newspapers are putting the pressure on, with Sport describing an ultimatum, suggesting it would be unfortunate for a club like Real Madrid to retain Alonso during this rough patch. Clearly, both Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso can’t afford to miss this opportunity against City!

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