Rodrygo has been linked with a potential departure, and head coach Xabi Alonso made a final statement on the player's future at Real Madrid.

With Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham all commanding massive attention, it was natural to assume that Alonso’s project would be centered around one of them.

With the task of succeeding Xabi Alonso, Erik ten Hag suffered a first humiliating defeat on his debut against Flamengo U-20s team.

The spotlight has fallen not just on the team’s lack of trophies but also on internal friction—most notably between Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr, two of the biggest stars in world soccer.

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.