Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid are facing a wave of internal tension as speculation grows over Xabi Alonso’s future at the helm. According to reports, it is Alonso—rather than Vinícius Jr.—who appears most at risk of being pushed aside, as recent results have failed to meet the lofty expectations at the Santiago Bernabéu. Sources indicate that the coach is under pressure, scrambling for solutions to challenges that have so far eluded him, adding to the uncertainty surrounding his tenure.

The situation is further complicated by murmurs from within the dressing room. Some players, whose identities remain undisclosed, reportedly do not support Alonso’s continued …