Xabi Alonso’s future at Real Madrid is more uncertain than ever. Despite the team showing improved attitude against Manchester City, the Champions League defeat unleashed, for the first time, the discontent of the fans at the Bernabéu—a reaction that worries the club’s management. Alonso is expected to at least have the opportunity to manage Sunday’s match against Alavés.
The Results Sheet Rules
Although the club insists on “patience,” the coach’s credit is running out. The recent drop in results has reversed the position of privilege the team enjoyed just a month ago, and the results sheet is dangerously close to the red. Club management had marked January as the key moment for an “evaluation,” but public pressure has brought the assessment forward.
The fans included both players and the coach in their protests, making it clear that attitude alone is no longer enough.
Klopp Would Be the Number 1 Candidate
While there is no official ultimatum, the three remaining matches of 2025 (Alavés, Talavera, and Sevilla) have become the decision zone. The team must stop the losing streak immediately before the Christmas break.
In the event of a dismissal (which the club’s leadership still hopes to avoid), Jürgen Klopp is among the candidates to take charge of the team.
🚨⚪️ Xabi #Alonso is expected to be given at least the match on Sunday in Alaves.
Understand in the event of a dismissal (which Real Madrid are keen to avoid), Jürgen #Klopp is among the candidates.@SkySportDE 🇪🇸🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/KNNsyWjXDA
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) December 11, 2025
The squad, for its part, showed support for the coach on the field, but the stands also reproached players like Vinicius, and some directors made ironic gestures at Endrick’s presence on the pitch.
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