Xabi Alonso faces ultimatum at Real Madrid, future in doubt | OneFootball

Xabi Alonso is currently experiencing his most delicate moment since he took the helm at Real Madrid. While some of his decisions had already been causing disagreements, the recent 2-0 home defeat to Celta de Vigo has intensified the scrutiny of his tenure. Now on the edge, the board has given him an ultimatum in the Champions League, no less than against Manchester City.

The Spanish coach is facing a scenario full of pressure, with the obligation to react quickly in the top European tournament, where much of his immediate future is at stake. As the season has progressed, the team’s inconsistent performances have raised alarms within the club’s management.

Moreover, setbacks in the domestic league and a style of play that never fully took shape have generated doubts about the project’s development. The latest loss at the Santiago Bernabéu has deepened concerns. That result left Madrid four points behind leaders Barcelona, a situation that has increased the pressure on the coach and reopened the debate about his future.

The schedule offers no respite: on Wednesday, at 5 p.m., they will host the Citizens in a match that appears to be a turning point—one of those games that can change short-term plans. According to Marca, the board is seriously considering a change if the team does not win. Florentino Pérez and company believe this test will serve to measure the strength of a cycle that has yet to impose its ideas.

The contract of the former Bayer Leverkusen coach, which runs until mid-2028, does not guarantee absolute stability either. The long-term agreement would not prevent a drastic decision if the results do not follow, a common risk at a Real Madrid accustomed to living with constant demands.

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