Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Alonso Faces Tactical Hurdles Ahead of La Liga Debut
Xabi Alonso, the new coach of Real Madrid, started his job with high hopes after doing well at Bayer Leverkusen.
Fans were excited!
His first game didn't go as planned, with a big loss against Paris St Germain.
Alonso changed the team's defense, but it didn't work out.
Now, he has to figure out how to make the team better, especially with new players and how to play well with Barcelona coming up.
He also has to decide who to put on the field and keep everyone happy.
Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid debut was met with high expectations after his successful Leverkusen tenure.
Real Madrid suffered a 4-0 loss to Paris St Germain in the Club World Cup semi-finals.
Alonso's tactical changes, abandoning a five-man defense, proved disastrous against PSG.
New signings include Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen, providing new tactical options.
Alonso faces challenges in attack, including integrating Mbappe and Vinicius Jr., and managing academy player Gonzalo.
- Who
- Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid's coach.
- What
- Xabi Alonso faces tactical challenges at Real Madrid.
- When
- Ahead of the LaLiga opener on August 19.
- Where
- Real Madrid.
- Why
- Due to a recent loss, tactical blunders, and integrating new players.
Team Selection Debate
Defensive Strategy
Starting Lineup
Team Selection Debate
Some think Alonso should prioritize established stars like Rodrygo, Endrick, and Diaz.
Defensive Strategy
Others suggest Gonzalo, the academy sensation, deserves a spot based on his performance.
- Coach
- Xabi Alonso
- Team
- Real Madrid
- League
- La Liga
- Key Players
- Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Gonzalo, Alexander-Arnold, Huijsen
- Previous Club
- Bayer Leverkusen
- Upcoming Match
- Osasuna