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Ritabrata Banerjee

'Felt like an eternity' – Rodrygo opens up on 'difficult' absence from Brazil squad amid battle to earn Xabi Alonso's favour at Real Madrid

Rodrygo has opened up on his "difficult" absence from the Brazil national team amid his battle to earn Xabi Alonso's trust at Real Madrid. After missing the last two international windows, Rodrygo is finally back in the national team setup after receiving a call-up from his former coach Carlo Ancelotti for the friendlies in October against Asian giants South Korea and Japan.

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October 8, 2025

Chirayu Parmar

'His time will come' – Xabi Alonso issues encouraging Endrick update as Brazil striker nears return from injury

Xabi Alonso has provided a positive update on Endrick as the Brazilian striker has return from injury. The teenager was sidelined since September with a hamstring problem and faces fierce competition for minutes at Real Madrid. After missing the Club World Cup and the early season, his comeback offers hope of adding depth to Madrid’s forward line.

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October 3, 2025

Sattyik Sarkar

'He's ready' – Xabi Alonso denies claims Federico Valverde refused to play as Real Madrid boss responds to Uruguayan's 'truly sad' statement

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has stated that Federico Valverde is ready to play against Villarreal and denied that he objected from playing in a defensive role in their latest Champions League fixture. Valverde even penned an emotional statement as a response to such reports that called his commitment into question.

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October 3, 2025

Aryan Suraj Chadha

Real Madrid must 'change as quickly as possible' as humbling against Atletico sparked 'rare' conversations among Federico Valverde & Co

Federico Valverde has revealed Real Madrid held a series of "rare" crisis talks after their 5-2 derby humiliation against Atletico Madrid. The midfielder slammed his teammates' attitude as Xabi Alonso's men were overpowered in the second half of the encounter despite going in level at half-time with a 2-2 scoreline.

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September 29, 2025

Mark Doyle

Winners and losers from around Europe's biggest leagues: Xabi Alonso hurting after humiliating Madrid derby drubbing but Massimiliano Allegri silencing haters by putting AC Milan back on top of Serie A

Liverpool weren't the only European team to lose their 100 percent record this weekend. Over in Italy, Napoli slipped to second in the Serie A table after being beaten 2-1 by a Christian Pulisici-inspired AC Milan at San Siro.

Opinion
September 29, 2025

Aryan Suraj Chadha

Real Madrid warned a 'monster' has been 'revived' after Xabi Alonso's men were 'dominated' in Atletico humbling

Real Madrid legend Jorge Valdano has issued a damning verdict on Xabi Alonso’s side following their 5-2 humbling by city rivals Atletico Madrid. The former manager warned that the performance "revived a monster" and exposed a "real drama" in the team's defence, leaving the new project under intense scrutiny.

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September 29, 2025

Ritabrata Banerjee

Xabi Alonso Comments on Real Madrid’s Heavy Defeat in the Derby Against Atletico Madrid

Xabi Alonso lamented Real Madrid's crushing derby defeat to Atletico Madrid on Saturday, marking their first loss of the 2025-26 season. Los Blancos fell 5-2 at the Metropolitano, with Julian Alvarez netting a brace and Antoine Griezmann scoring for Diego Simeone's dominant side

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September 27, 2025

Soham Mukherjee

Xabi Alonso Commends 18-Year-Old Franco Mastantuono’s Remarkable Potential and Early Achievements at Real Madrid After River Plate Transfer

Xabi Alonso lauds 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono's innate Real Madrid flair, hailing his dazzling debut after the River Plate switch. The eagerly awaited deal, crafted over months, was finalized post his 18th birthday, locking him to Madrid until 2031

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September 27, 2025

Chirayu Parmar

Xabi Alonso explains why he 'needs' Jude Bellingham back in Real Madrid starting XI as England star gets the green light ahead of derby showdown against Atletico

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has confirmed Jude Bellingham is ready to feature in the crucial derby against Atletico Madrid. The England midfielder has returned from shoulder surgery earlier than expected, offering Alonso flexibility in midfield as Los Blancos chase a perfect start to the 2025-26 La Liga season.

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September 26, 2025