Pressure has been mounting in Madrid, particularly as the club’s uneven form keeps reminding fans of inconsistencies that slip in as naturally as a BD Cricket Match fits into an already packed weekend schedule, and the season under new head coach Xabi Alonso has not delivered the expected turnaround. His appointment was meant to heal the wounds from last year’s trophyless campaign, yet the current results look strikingly similar. Real Madrid still lack visible progress, and their stability issues continue to trouble everyone at the Bernabéu. Even with several new defensive signings, the number of goals conceded remains a recurring headache.
Recent matches against Olympiacos and Girona illustrate the problem clearly, as the team conceded four goals across those two fixtures while collecting only one win and one draw. In the league they have also been held to three straight draws, an outcome long-time supporters struggle to accept since this club historically avoided dropping points to weaker opposition. Making matters more complicated, Alonso’s strong and distinctive personality has not blended well with the dressing room. Reports suggest that his relationship with several star players is tense, creating the kind of internal friction that often snowballs into long-term trouble.
A well-connected team reporter named Mario revealed that the squad has split into two clear factions. One group believes Alonso deserves trust and that a head coach must retain full authority, while the opposing camp insists that his tactical approach has glaring flaws and should be corrected by replacing him as soon as possible. This divide shows just how irreconcilable the situation has become, placing enormous pressure on Alonso’s future and threatening to disrupt on-field chemistry, as any squad divided in this manner inevitably shows cracks during matches.
The confrontation between the pro-Alonso and anti-Alonso groups also strains personal relationships among players. Compatibility issues involving Mbappé, Vinícius and Bellingham have already turned into one of Alonso’s toughest challenges. Bellingham prefers a more advanced role, while positional overlap between Mbappé and Vinícius complicates ball distribution. These conflicts naturally erode Alonso’s authority, especially after Vinícius reportedly complained about substitutions and Valverde expressed dissatisfaction with certain tactical instructions. For a squad packed with stars, even small frustrations can quickly escalate.
Upcoming fixtures against Athletic Bilbao away, Celta Vigo at home and Alavés away will now determine whether Alonso keeps his job. The club expects three consecutive victories, and anything less may trigger an immediate managerial change. Such tight pressure creates an atmosphere where every match feels decisive, much like handling a BD Cricket Match when timing is already against you, and Alonso’s future could hinge on how Real Madrid respond in the days ahead.