Real Madrid’s management held an emergency meeting at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium following a shocking 2-0 defeat to Celta Vigo, to discuss the future of head coach Xabi Alonso, who is facing mounting pressure. The club is reportedly evaluating potential replacements for Alonso, with Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp emerging as top candidates should the board decide to make a change.
The recent loss has seen Real Madrid’s position in the La Liga standings deteriorate significantly. A once comfortable five-point lead over Barcelona has turned into a four-point deficit in a single month. The team has only managed one victory in their last five matches, raising concerns about declining team performance and a lack of cohesion among the players.
The emergency meeting, which extended into the early hours of the morning, saw serious discussions about the possibility of dismissing Alonso. Ultimately, the board decided to grant him a ‘final chance,’ which hinges on the upcoming match against Manchester City. However, the club will continue to monitor the managerial market in anticipation of any future decisions.
Reports indicate a tense atmosphere within the team, with alleged frequent disagreements between Alonso and key players, including Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham, regarding tactics and playing time. This has made maintaining control of the dressing room a significant challenge for the coach.
In the post-match press conference following the Celta Vigo game, Alonso acknowledged the difficult phase the team is going through, citing the impact of injuries and individual errors on performance. “A bad game can happen,” he stated. “We needed some time to regain our focus after Militao’s injury.”
DZWatch will continue to monitor this developing story.
