As heads dropped and questions mounted, the spotlight quickly turned to two of Real Madrid’s biggest stars—and how manager Xabi Alonso plans to respond.

With fierce competition from Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior, one Real Madrid attacker has found himself on the fringes of Xabi Alonso’s plans.

While much of the attention centers on Kylian Mbappe’s reunion with his former club, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has already set the tone with a firm message.

One of his key players in the back line will miss the clash due to suspension, leaving Alonso with three potential replacements.

Real Madrid’s journey through the newly expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup isn’t just about titles and prestige—it’s also about the extraordinary financial stakes that could reshape their entire summer transfer strategy.

A rising academy product has emerged, complicating matters for Xabi Alonso and possibly even Kylian Mbappe, whose return from illness coincides with the rise of an in-house prodigy.

With Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior far from their best level, Xabi Alonso praised Real Madrid's rising star in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

As Real Madrid transitions into a new tactical era under Xabi Alonso, the soccer world is abuzz with speculation—not about Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, or Vinicius Junior—but another star whose future now hangs in the balance. 

With Juventus being the challenge in the round of 16, Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso revealed if Kylian Mbappe will make his debut in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

Just as one star prepares for his comeback, another has been ruled out—again—with a serious injury that further complicates manager Xabi Alonso’s plans.

Real Madrid’s Club World Cup campaign has been a showcase of brilliance, with big names like Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham naturally commanding attention.

While Xabi Alonso’s side has cruised into the knockout stages with commanding performances, fans continue to wait for the tournament debut of Kylian Mbappe, who has been sidelined with illness.

Ahead of the game against Pachuca, Xabi Alonso will be recovering a key Real Madrid player for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

A new chapter began at Real Madrid this week, as club legend Xabi Alonso took charge of his first official match at the helm of the Spanish giants. However, the highly anticipated debut did not unfold as expected.

Amid heightened anticipation surrounding their star-studded squad, including Kylian Mbappe, a cloud of uncertainty now looms over the team’s trajectory.