Xabi Alonso
Mbappe, Vinicius shine as Real Madrid stay perfect in LaLiga
Real Madrid extended their winning start to LaLiga with a comfortable 4-1 triumph at Levante on Tuesday.
23 September 2025, 21:34 PM
Vinicius Jr's frustration grows under Alonso's rotation policy
Vinicius Jr did not hide his frustration after he was substituted in the 77th minute of Real Madrid's 2-0 win against Espanyol on Saturday, as the Brazilian winger is still to play the full 90 minutes of any game in all competitions this season.
21 September 2025, 05:30 AM
Can Real Madrid stay the only perfect side in LaLiga?
Real Madrid have made a perfect start to life under new coach Xabi Alonso and are aiming to extend that run on Saturday in LaLiga when they host an Espanyol side who have also begun the season in impressive form.
20 September 2025, 03:00 AM
Alonso optimistic on Bellingham return as Real Madrid look to maintain perfect start
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is cautiously hopeful that Jude Bellingham could return to action before October as the England midfielder continues his recovery from shoulder surgery.
13 September 2025, 03:30 AM
Real's Ruediger suffers thigh injury
Real Madrid centre-back Antonio Ruediger has suffered an injury on his left thigh, the LaLiga club said on Friday.
12 September 2025, 17:43 PM
Real Madrid stay perfect; Atletico held
Real Madrid claimed a third straight LaLiga victory with a 2-1 triumph over Real Mallorca on Saturday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.
30 August 2025, 22:19 PM
‘You have to demand respect’: Alonso on benching Vinicius
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso clarified why he chose to keep star player Vinicius Jr. on the bench at the start of their LaLiga tie against Osasuna on Sunday.
25 August 2025, 09:35 AM
Mbappe penalty gives coach Xabi winning start in Liga debut
Kylian Mbappe struck from the penalty spot as Real Madrid beat a dogged Osasuna 1-0 on Tuesday to make a winning start in LaLiga under new coach Xabi Alonso.
19 August 2025, 21:17 PM
Endrick gets Real Madrid's No. 9, but can he shoulder its weight?
The number nine shirt at Real Madrid is more than just a number -- it’s a responsibility, a legacy, and sometimes, a curse. Now, it belongs to Brazilian teenage prodigy Endrick.
9 August 2025, 05:49 AM
Alonso looks forward to 'starting from scratch' with Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso is looking forward to "starting from scratch" with Real Madrid next season after being thrown in at the deep end as coach of the Spanish giants in the Club World Cup.
10 July 2025, 04:28 AM
PSG crush Real Madrid 4-0 to reach Club World Cup final
Fabian Ruiz scored twice as European champions Paris Saint-Germain turned on the style in their reunion with Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday, thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup to set up a final showdown with Chelsea.
9 July 2025, 21:16 PM
Vinicius, Mbappe have to defend: Real Madrid's Alonso
New Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso warned his team's stars including Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday that they must all pitch in defensively.
26 June 2025, 05:45 AM
Rudiger complained of racist insult, says Alonso
Rudiger was visibly angered after an exchange of words with Pachuca's Gustavo Cabral after the final whistle and spoke to Brazilian referee Ramon Abatti Abel.
23 June 2025, 00:55 AM
Real Madrid 'only' team I'd have left Liverpool for: Alexander-Arnold
New Real Madrid signing Trent Alexander-Arnold said he joined the "only" team he would have considered leaving Liverpool for, at his presentation on Thursday.
12 June 2025, 14:22 PM
Alonso's new-look Real Madrid aiming for Club World Cup glory
The 43-year-old Spaniard, who replaced Carlo Ancelotti at the helm, along with new arrivals Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen add a fresh look to a team that emerged battered and bruised from a domestic season dominated by bitter rivals Barcelona.
12 June 2025, 03:37 AM
Alonso unveiled as Real Madrid manager
Xabi Alonso said he was convinced he can achieve great things at Real Madrid after he was unveiled as manager of the LaLiga club on Monday.
26 May 2025, 11:58 AM
'We can achieve big things’: Alonso begins Real era with bold promise
Alonso will lead the team at the Club World Cup this summer and has signed a three-year deal until June 2028, after Ancelotti departed to take charge of the Brazil national team.
26 May 2025, 11:55 AM
Real Madrid appoint Xabi Alonso as coach
Real Madrid appointed Xabi Alonso to replace Carlo Ancelotti as coach on Sunday, with the Spaniard to take over from June 1 and lead the team at the Club World Cup.
25 May 2025, 10:06 AM
Lula says Brazil has 'capable' coaches, reacting to Ancelotti hire
Brazil doesn't need foreigners to coach its national football team, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday following the appointment of Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti to head the Selecao.
13 May 2025, 20:35 PM
Alonso poised to take over at Real Madrid: reports
Former Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso is set to become the next Real Madrid manager on a three-year deal when he leaves Bayer Leverkusen after this season, Spanish media reported on Monday.
12 May 2025, 12:24 PM