Real Madrid: The bomb has dropped, what Xabi Alonso risks if he loses the Clasico

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·26 October 2025

Real Madrid: The bomb has dropped, what Xabi Alonso risks if he loses the Clasico

Beyond the sporting anticipation for this Clasico, another layer of tension is building on the Real Madrid bench. Xabi Alonso is set to experience his very first Clasico as manager of Los Merengues. According to Mundo Deportivo, this clash could already carry significant weight for the Spanish tactician’s future. Since his arrival, Xabi has overseen just twelve matches (excluding the Club World Cup), yet the leeway he once enjoyed appears to be eroding faster than expected, explains the daily. The promises of fluid play and intelligent pressing that accompanied his appointment have yet to materialize, and both supporters and some club executives are starting to lose patience.