Xabi Alonso’s start at Real Madrid is beginning to echo the pressure Mikel Arteta lived through in late 2020, when Arsenal spiraled and the media narrative turned into a countdown on his eventual sacking.

New manager Xabi Alonso, hired in the summer to replace Carlo Ancelotti, had led Madrid to the top of the domestic standings and near the top of the UEFA Champions League table as well.

XABI ALONSO has reportedly been given just one match to save his job. Real Madrid’s 2-0 defeat to Celta Vigo coupled with a dismal first hour, chaotic closing stages and an overall lack of quality

Real Madrid figureheads have reportedly held talks over Xabi Alonso's future after a damaging 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo. Los Blancos suffered a disappointing home defeat, which included red cards to Fran Garcia and Alvaro Carreras,

Real Madrid have revealed that Eder Militao suffered "a tear in the biceps femoris muscle of his left leg" during Sunday's La Liga clash with Celta Vigo.