Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid stay perfect; Atletico held

Real Madrid claimed a third straight LaLiga victory with a 2-1 triumph over Real Mallorca on Saturday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.

‘You have to demand respect’: Alonso on benching Vinicius

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso clarified why he chose to keep star player Vinicius Jr. on the bench at the start of their LaLiga tie against Osasuna on Sunday.

Mbappe penalty gives coach Xabi winning start in Liga debut

Kylian Mbappe struck from the penalty spot as Real Madrid beat a dogged Osasuna 1-0 on Tuesday to make a winning start in LaLiga under new coach Xabi Alonso.

Endrick gets Real Madrid's No. 9, but can he shoulder its weight?

The number nine shirt at Real Madrid is more than just a number -- it’s a responsibility, a legacy, and sometimes, a curse. Now, it belongs to Brazilian teenage prodigy Endrick.

Alonso looks forward to 'starting from scratch' with Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso is looking forward to "starting from scratch" with Real Madrid next season after being thrown in at the deep end as coach of the Spanish giants in the Club World Cup.

PSG crush Real Madrid 4-0 to reach Club World Cup final

Fabian Ruiz scored twice as European champions Paris Saint-Germain turned on the style in their reunion with Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday, thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup to set up a final showdown with Chelsea.

Vinicius, Mbappe have to defend: Real Madrid's Alonso

New Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso warned his team's stars including Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday that they must all pitch in defensively.

Rudiger complained of racist insult, says Alonso

Rudiger was visibly angered after an exchange of words with Pachuca's Gustavo Cabral after the final whistle and spoke to Brazilian referee Ramon Abatti Abel.

Real Madrid 'only' team I'd have left Liverpool for: Alexander-Arnold

New Real Madrid signing Trent Alexander-Arnold said he joined the "only" team he would have considered leaving Liverpool for, at his presentation on Thursday.

August 31, 2025
August 31, 2025

Real Madrid stay perfect; Atletico held

Real Madrid claimed a third straight LaLiga victory with a 2-1 triumph over Real Mallorca on Saturday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.

August 25, 2025
August 25, 2025

‘You have to demand respect’: Alonso on benching Vinicius

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso clarified why he chose to keep star player Vinicius Jr. on the bench at the start of their LaLiga tie against Osasuna on Sunday.

August 20, 2025
August 20, 2025

Mbappe penalty gives coach Xabi winning start in Liga debut

Kylian Mbappe struck from the penalty spot as Real Madrid beat a dogged Osasuna 1-0 on Tuesday to make a winning start in LaLiga under new coach Xabi Alonso.

August 9, 2025
August 9, 2025

Endrick gets Real Madrid's No. 9, but can he shoulder its weight?

The number nine shirt at Real Madrid is more than just a number -- it’s a responsibility, a legacy, and sometimes, a curse. Now, it belongs to Brazilian teenage prodigy Endrick.

July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025

Alonso looks forward to 'starting from scratch' with Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso is looking forward to "starting from scratch" with Real Madrid next season after being thrown in at the deep end as coach of the Spanish giants in the Club World Cup.

July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025

PSG crush Real Madrid 4-0 to reach Club World Cup final

Fabian Ruiz scored twice as European champions Paris Saint-Germain turned on the style in their reunion with Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday, thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup to set up a final showdown with Chelsea.

June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025

Vinicius, Mbappe have to defend: Real Madrid's Alonso

New Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso warned his team's stars including Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe on Wednesday that they must all pitch in defensively.

June 23, 2025
June 23, 2025

Rudiger complained of racist insult, says Alonso

Rudiger was visibly angered after an exchange of words with Pachuca's Gustavo Cabral after the final whistle and spoke to Brazilian referee Ramon Abatti Abel.

June 12, 2025
June 12, 2025

Real Madrid 'only' team I'd have left Liverpool for: Alexander-Arnold

New Real Madrid signing Trent Alexander-Arnold said he joined the "only" team he would have considered leaving Liverpool for, at his presentation on Thursday.

June 12, 2025
June 12, 2025

Alonso's new-look Real Madrid aiming for Club World Cup glory

The 43-year-old Spaniard, who replaced Carlo Ancelotti at the helm, along with new arrivals Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen add a fresh look to a team that emerged battered and bruised from a domestic season dominated by bitter rivals Barcelona.