Real Madrid were recently eliminated from the Club World Cup following their disheartening 4-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinal on July 9. The Club World Cup was Xabi Alonso's first competition since taking charge as Real Madrid's head coach in May following the dismissal of Carlo Ancelotti.

Former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has backed new head coach Xabi Alonso to make "big changes" at the club, saying that he won't be afraid to drop anyone.

Alongside a strong central defender — Antonio Rudiger or Eder Militao — and the pace of Raul Asencio on the opposite side of the back three, Trent Alexander-Arnold would be able to push on down the right, while Vinicius Jr and Mbappe could drift towards the left flank to combine.

According to Fichajes, it has come to light that Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has identified Alexis Mac Allister as his top target to strengthen the team’s midfield. The Argentine star, who

Xabi Alonso has said Real Madrid are still looking to make additions to the squad for next season, after their defeat to Paris-Saint Germain in the Club World Cup.

Real Madrid are scheduled to kick off their first La Liga campaign under Xabi Alonso less than six weeks after the conclusion of the Club World Cup.

The defeat to PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals earlier this week has once again sent the alarm bells ringing at Real Madrid.Despite the positive signs shown under new manager Xabi Alonso,