Overview
- Multiple Spanish reports say Alonso could be dismissed if Madrid fail to beat Deportivo Alavés this weekend, with El Chiringuito describing it as a win-or-go scenario.
- The pressure spiked after a 2-1 home loss to Manchester City, leaving Madrid with two wins in eight matches and whistles from home fans at full time.
- Senior players, including Jude Bellingham, Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo, publicly backed Alonso, while local reporting says the squad has privately pledged full commitment for Alavés.
- Sky Sport reporting cited Jürgen Klopp as a leading candidate if a change is made, with other names discussed in Spanish media but no official decision signaled by the club.
- Prominent voices such as Thierry Henry, Oliver Kahn and Didi Hamann questioned the fit between Alonso’s tactical approach and Madrid’s culture, and talkSPORT highlighted the missed summer move for Martin Zubimendi as a factor.