Xabi Alonso’s future as Real Madrid coach is in serious jeopardy. The recent 2-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu has intensified doubts about the Basque coach’s ability to lead the team going forward. Despite a noticeable improvement in Real Madrid’s performance, it wasn’t enough to overcome City, placing Alonso under unprecedented pressure ahead of Sunday’s match against Alavés at Mendizorrotza Stadium.
This match could be decisive: a win could secure Alonso’s future, while any negative result could hasten the end of his tenure with the club. With the fixture congestion, all eyes are on Real Madrid to see if they can deliver performances that satisfy both the management and the fans.
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According to reports in the Spanish newspaper Marca, if Real Madrid fail to win, the club’s management may immediately begin implementing their alternative plan, which includes appointing Castilla coach Arbeloa to take charge of the first team. The final decision will depend on the team’s ability to handle the pressure in the Alavés match, amid close monitoring of their performance level compared to their traditional rival, Barcelona, who face Osasuna at Camp Nou.
