#Xabi Alonso

Manchester City overturned an early deficit to beat Real Madrid 2 1 at the Santiago Bernabeu, claiming a rare Champions League victory in Spain and piling pressure on Xabi Alonso as City surged ahead in the league phase standings.

Real Madrid breezed past Athletic Club 3-0 in Bilbao, with Kylian Mbappe once again proving untouchable in a statement win that cuts Barcelona’s lead to a single point.

Manchester United are circling Real Madrid star Federico Valverde after reports of tension with Xabi Alonso. With United desperate to toughen their midfield and Madrid managing internal friction, the Uruguayan’s future suddenly looks uncertain.

Real Madrid head to Montilivi under real pressure, having lost top spot to Barcelona. With injuries easing at the back but midfield dilemmas still unsolved, Xabi Alonso faces key decisions on a night Los Blancos cannot afford any mistakes.

Real Madrid survived a chaotic night in Athens to edge Olympiacos 4–3, with Kylian Mbappe scoring four times in a breathtaking individual display. Despite defensive lapses and late pressure from the hosts, Los Blancos clung on to climb back into the Champions League’s top five.

Real Madrid moved seven points clear at the top of LaLiga after dismantling Valencia 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham once again at the heart of Xabi Alonso’s dominant side.

Real Madrid prevailed 2–1 over Barcelona in an eventful El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham on target for the league leaders. Fermin Lopez had briefly levelled for the visitors, while Pedri’s late red card capped off a frustrating night for the Blaugrana.

Bayer Leverkusen responded to their midweek Champions League thrashing by Paris Saint-Germain with a solid 2–0 Bundesliga victory over 10-man Freiburg. Goals from Ernest Poku and Edmond Tapsoba secured a fourth consecutive league win for Xabi Alonso’s side, who remain unbeaten in seven domestic outings.

Real Madrid have appointed club legend Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a three-year deal. The former midfielder, who won the Champions League with the club in 2014, returns to Madrid after an impressive spell at Bayer Leverkusen, where he led them to a historic unbeaten Bundesliga title.

Xabi Alonso is set to become Real Madrid's next manager following Carlo Ancelotti’s move to Brazil, marking a historic return to the club where he starred as a player and began his coaching journey.

Liverpool have opted against pursuing Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso as Jurgen Klopp's successor, sources informed ESPN. Instead, Brighton's Robe...