Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso and Alavés
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Elsewhere, Real Madrid are struggling and there is increasing pressure on the position of the manager Xabi Alonso, while Hansi Flick's Barcelona look strong. Let's take a look our Power Rankings: It was a challenging weekend for the side coached by Mikel Arteta,
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has launched a scathing critique of Real Madrid's hierarchy, accusing Florentino Perez of leaving Xabi Alonso "isolated" at the Bernabeu. The German club's chief claims the culture in the Spanish capital treats managers as a "necessary evil",
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Real Madrid issue ruthless new Xabi Alonso sack ultimatum as Jude Bellingham shares true feelings on boss
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
Real Madrid’s struggles have compounded over the past month to the extent that there is now a serious threat to Xabi Alonso’s job.The men in white made a strong start to the season, and