Real Madrid: Florentino Pérez sets an ultimatum for Xabi Alonso | OneFootball

Xabi Alonso

At Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso still enjoys the board's confidence after Wednesday night’s latest defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League. But for how long?

Despite the 1-2 loss last night in the Champions League, the players’ performance and the atmosphere in the stands revealed a new face of Real Madrid under Xabi Alonso’s leadership, according to As. The dressing room has rallied behind their coach.

The Madrid management, well aware that both financial and sporting results are fragile, knows that victories will ultimately determine Xabi Alonso’s future. They are also noticing a newfound unity among the players. Recent setbacks had weakened Alonso’s position, and public and media pressure ramped up after a string of draws and defeats.

The squad knows that the upcoming matches against Alavés, Talavera, and Sevilla will be crucial to break the negative run and avoid a final, unfavorable verdict for Xabi.