The Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid began with high hopes but opened with a stark reminder of reality.

In the high-stakes world of Real Madrid, where global icons like Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham dominate headlines, it wasn’t any of those superstars who opened the scoring in Xabi Alonso’s first official match as head coach.

With the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 debut against Al Hilal being imminent, Real Madrid head coach made an important update on star Kylian Mbappe.

The winds of change have swept through the Santiago Bernabeu in recent weeks, with the arrival of Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid’s new head coach setting off a wave of intrigue around the club’s summer plans.

In his presentation as new Real Madrid head coach, Xabi Alonso addressed the plans he has for stars Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham.

Xabi Alonso made an immediate impression during his unveiling as Real Madrid's new head coach. Without notes and full of composure, he delivered a sharp, heartfelt speech thanking Florentino Pérez, his family, and Carlo Ancelotti.

A major storm is brewing inside the Real Madrid dressing room. Amid whispers of tension and disillusionment, one of the club's brightest attacking stars has reportedly made a dramatic decision: he no longer wants to play for the team.

It is expected that former soccer player Xabi Alonso will be coaching Real Madrid. The contract is scheduled to go into effect June 1st, but there has been no formal confirmation yet. What does this all mean?

Xabi Alonso is immediately inheriting a Real Madrid squad facing big challenges: injured players, fatigue, and uncertainty. Despite these obstacles, he’s expected to deliver at the Club World Cup.

The timing of Xabi Alonso's announcement is intriguing, especially given the persistent reports linking him with Real Madrid. What it means for Carlo Ancelotti and his rumored future with the Brazilian national team, is something that adds further drama to an already eventful end of season.

Xabi Alonso has been Real Madrid’s top priority to coach the team next season, and the Spaniard has now communicated his final decision to Bayer Leverkusen.

With Carlo Ancelotti's departure from Real Madrid confirmed at the end of the season, the club is now actively seeking a replacement. His contract with the Brazilian national team seals his fate, leaving a void at the Bernabéu.

The clock is ticking for Real Madrid to make a move for Xabi Alonso. Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has stated that a decision on Alonso's future must be made within the next three to four weeks.

Carlo Ancelotti, who led Real Madrid to multiple triumphs is reportedly set to leave the club after the Copa del Rey final on April 26 in Seville. But the club isn't just waiting for the final whistle—plans are already underway to determine who will carry the torch next.

Just as Milan appeared to be stepping out of their injury crisis, fresh news arrived to pull them back into the shadows. With momentum building and hopes of a strong finish to the season still alive in both Serie A and the Coppa Italia, the Rossoneri were hit by another blow.