Tension at Madrid: Xabi Alonso faces a completely divided dressing room | OneFootball

Real Madrid is going through one of its most delicate moments of the season, with consecutive draws in LALIGA against Rayo Vallecano and Elche, in addition to a painful defeat in the Champions League against Liverpool. In this climate of uncertainty, explosive news has further stirred the waters at the Bernabéu, right on the eve of a crucial European fixture.

Journalist Arancha Rodríguez revealed on the COPE network the existence of a clear division within the squad regarding the figure of the coach, Xabi Alonso. This rift in the locker room highlights the internal tension as the team desperately seeks to get back to winning ways and calm an impatient fanbase.

According to the aforementioned source, a significant group of young prospects and key players is reportedly against the decisions and management of the Basque coach. This group includes stars such as Vinicius Jr, Fede Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo, Brahim Díaz, the recent signing Endrick, and the full-back Ferland Mendy. Their discontent could be influencing the team’s collective performance on the field.

On the other hand, there is a core of players who remain in support of Xabi Alonso, offering him their unconditional backing. Among the coach’s supporters are heavyweight names and new talented signings. This faction includes Thibaut Courtois, young center-back Dean Huijsen, full-back Álvaro Carreras, talented Turkish attacking midfielder Arda Güler, and French star Kylian Mbappé, whose presence provides significant support for the coach.

The Real Madrid locker room heads into this Wednesday divided and with low morale, facing Olympiacos in a Champions League clash that has become a true final. The need for a victory is urgent, not only for qualification, but also to quell the internal controversy and prove that the team can unite to overcome this crisis. Xabi Alonso’s immediate future could depend on the result in Piraeus.

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