Ramon Calderon, Real president from 2006-2009, believes the absence of a long-term squad building plan created difficulties for Xabi Alonso and criticized the club's "president-centric" management model.
Coach Xabi Alonso's departure from Real Madrid after only seven months was not solely due to professional results, but also stemmed from his playing style, controversial personnel decisions, and a rift in the dressing room.
Forward Kylian Mbappe ignored coach Xabi Alonso's request to form a guard of honor, following Real Madrid's 2-3 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.
After nearly a quarter-century, Real has once again recorded a match scoring three or more goals, all by Spanish players, following their 5-1 victory over Betis on matchday 18 of La Liga on 4/1.
Coach Pep Guardiola used a Spanish idiom to advise his former player Xabi Alonso to "urinate with his own member" before Manchester City faced Real Madrid in the Champions League today.
