Real Madrid were recently eliminated from the Club World Cup following their disheartening 4-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinal on July 9. The Club World Cup was Xabi Alonso's first competition since taking charge as Real Madrid's head coach in May following the dismissal of Carlo Ancelotti.

Perplexing decisions from Xabi Alonso, poor defending and a lifeless attack all contributed to Real Madrid’s 4–0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. With a trip to the FIFA Club World Cup on the line, Real Madrid put together their worst performance of the Alonso era.

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According to Fichajes, it has come to light that Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has identified Alexis Mac Allister as his top target to strengthen the team’s midfield. The Argentine star, who

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has admitted he learned a lot from his side’s humbling defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, warning the squad that he plans to make changes this summer.Alonso had enjoyed a solid start to life with Los Blancos but was sent a brutal reality check as the Champions League winners roared to an utterly dominant 4–0 victory in the semifinal of the Club World Cup,