Real Madrid situation
Madrid recently suffered a surprising 2-0 home defeat vs Celta Vigo in La Liga, ending their perfect home run and leaving them a few points behind the leaders.
That loss came amid a tough stretch: only one win in the past five league matches.
Additionally, the club is dealing with a mounting injury crisis — several key players are sidelined, which has disrupted squad stability.
In response to the poor run, Alonso has publicly demanded a quick reaction and urged the team to refocus ahead of upcoming fixtures.
đź“° What media & pundits are saying about Xabi Alonso
Some analysts argue Alonso “still hasn’t found the right formula and lacks the ability to change games.”
Lack of consistency and poor tactical decisions — especially in big matches — is a recurring critique.
The pressure is mounting: after the Celta loss many media outlets suggest that his tenure may be at a crossroads and that failure to bounce back soon could threaten his job.
Struggles with squad, culture & adaptation
Some reports emphasise deeper problems: a club culture and squad built under previous regimes that may not align with Alonso’s methods — a mismatch between his vision and the “chaotic, fragmented” state of the team.
To manage unrest among players, Alonso recently reduced the length and intensity of video-analysis sessions, a sign that he’s adapting his approach to appease the dressing room.
Rumours suggest some players are unhappy and uncertain about their roles, which complicates Alonso’s job even more.
What Alonso & supporters say in his defence
Alonso himself pointed out that the team is “in a process,” asking for time with the squad, acknowledging inconsistency but defending that change does not happen overnight.
He also said he does not pay much attention to media noise and chooses to focus on what happens at the club — on the training ground and on the pitch.
Some pundits argue that judging him now might be premature — given the scale of the rebuilding job at hand and the structural problems, which predate his arrival.
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