Overview

• Dani Ceballos was the only senior player unused in Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal and has requested a meeting with Xabi Alonso to define his role
• Alonso has not yet discussed playing time with Ceballos after preferring young talents Arda Güler and Víctor Muñoz along with veteran Luka Modric
• Brazilian forward Rodrygo’s earlier frustration over limited minutes has been resolved under Alonso, with the player withdrawing transfer intentions
• Real Madrid is prioritizing a midfield upgrade and has identified Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller as a top recruitment target
• Speculation surrounds Ceballos’s future at the club, with a potential move to Betis Sevilla complicated by the Andalusian side’s inability to cover his transfer fee