Xabi Alonso, La Liga and Real Madrid
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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso appeared most happy with match-winner Kylian Mbappe and debutant Franco Mastantuono following his first La Liga game in charge. Their 1-0 win over Osasuna was also
Xabi Alonso has delivered an update on Rodrygo's future at Real Madrid. The 24-year-old winger, who has been strongly linked with a switch to the Premier League this summer, was an unused substitute in Los Blancos' opening game of the new La Liga season on Tuesday evening.
Xabi Alonso revealed it was his “decision” to bench Rodrygo in Real Madrid’s return to the Santiago Bernabéu, further fueling transfer speculation.
Rodrygo was left on the bench for Real Madrid's La Liga opener but Xabi Alonso insists there's nothing to read into the decision as Arsenal continue to circle for the Brazilian
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after recording his first La Liga win — a 1-0 triumph over Osasuna on Tuesday night. Alonso was asked about whether this defensive partnership of Eder Militao and Dean Huijsen is the way to go this season,
Rodrygo has been linked with a move out of the Spanish capital this summer, but Xabi Alonso is paying no attention to the “rumors” in the buildup to Real Madrid’s La Liga opener. When it comes time for Real Madrid to kick off against Osasuna in the first match of their 2025–26 campaign,
Real Madrid is focused on tonight's match against Osasuna, as this will be the debut of the 'merengues' in 2025-2026. This explains why Xabi Alonso, at