Hansi FlickWhile Xabi Alonso has recently criticized LaLiga refereeing, Hansi Flick fired back with a response sure to sting Madridistas.Last night, despite their 2-1 win over Alavés in LaLiga, Real

In what was considered a must-win game for him, Xabi Alonso led Real Madrid to a crucial 2-1 win over Alaves to keep pace with F.C. Barcelona. However, there was one call from the game that had fans and pundits talking a lot, as Vinicius Jr. went down in the box. However, the referee refused to give a penalty for it.

Xabi Alonso said Kylian Mbappé is "fine to play" for Real Madrid at Alavés on Sunday and insisted he isn't surprised by speculation over his own future.

Speculation around Real Madrid's search for a potential successor to the under-pressure Xabi Alonso has intensified, but Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff has shut down hopes of luring Jurgen Klopp back to the dugout.

Castilla coach Alvaro Arbeloa has shut down talk of replacing Xabi Alonso. Arbeloa has been linked with Xabi 's position as senior Real Madrid coach this past after back-to-back defeats to Celta Vigo in LaLiga and Manchester City in the Champions League - both at home.

Real Madrid returns from Vitoria with a breath of fresh air in their lungs, as reflected in the front pages of Monday, December 15. Xabi Alonso saves his first match ball.In Barcelona, the spotlight