Real players have a problem with Xabi Alonso.

“Los Blancos” has been stable and effective in defence, but less convincing in the attack, and must still leave behind the severe defeat in the derby against Atletico Madrid.

However, this is a team very different from what Carlo Anceplott left last season. Without the ball, Real Madrid is protecting much higher in the field and putting on more aggressive pressure. But with the ball, they have often faced difficulties in breaking up opposing defenses, often relying on the moments of the individual splendor of Kyle Mbppé.

Speaking of “Caden SER”, Anton Meana explained that Xabi Alonso is a very metodic coach, who speaks often with his players, but not too much. Bask coach is direct and confident in making difficult decisions, communicating to players in advance whether they will be on the bench before final tactical analysis can be carried out.

However, there is an aspect of his methodology that Real Madrid players are struggling with. The team has complained about the large amount of video tests that technical staff shows video players every day during preparations, and these sessions are often very long, something that has not been well received in the dressing room.

The main issue Alonso must solve is Real Madrid's performance in the big matches. Although they won a victory over Juventu, the “Old Lady” created several clear marking cases, and the two losses that Alonso has suffered came dramatically to Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid. In both matches, Real Madrid's pressure was easily overcome, while the midfield game faced obvious challenges.