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Arbeloa needs a miracle in Munich to keep his job

Is this really the best you can do, Florentino Perez? When Real Madrid sacked Xabi Alonso after less than five months on the job, there figured to be, at least, some sort of succession plan. If Alonso, who was so hyped, so early, was to walk away, then it only made sense that Los Blancos, power that they are, would have someone tailor-made to walk into the role.

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Slot's finished but Dembele's back on the Ballon d'Or trail

Paris Saint-Germain knocked Liverpool out of the Champions League for the second consecutive season at Anfield on Tuesday evening. Unsurprisingly, Ousmane Dembele proved decisive once again. Just over a year after scoring the only goal of the second leg of the two teams' last-16 tie, which eventually led to PSG progressing on penalties, the winger returned to Merseyside to score twice in a 2-0 win that earned the defending champions a comprehensive 4-0 win on aggregate.

Endrick opens up on Alonso and Real Madrid struggles

Brazilian forward Endrick has broken his silence on his challenging spell under manager Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid. After struggling for minutes and facing mental hurdles, the teenager is now thriving on loan at Lyon. Rather than holding a grudge, the youngster credits his difficult period at the Bernabeu for paving the way to his remarkable resurgence.

Deschamps’ trap at Real Madrid… Has Pérez surrendered to the dressing room’s authority?

Real Madrid are sacrificing their tactical identity to please Mbappé and his teammates.

Sixth shock… Arbeloa matches Alonso’s disasters early

A new setback for Real Madrid increases the pressure on its coach

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Liverpool or Manchester City? Alonso prepares for a move to the Premier League

Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid: Spanish Super Cup

Liverpool fans are causing Alonso family trouble

Will Xabi agree to succeed Slott?

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Vinicius Jr admits he 'couldn't connect' with Alonso at Real Madrid

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has candidly addressed his relationship with former manager Xabi Alonso, admitting that he struggled to establish a "connection" with the Spaniard during his tenure. Speaking ahead of a massive Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, the Brazilian also defended his partnership with Kylian Mbappe, insisting their bond remains "incredible" despite external criticism.

Vinícius sends a message to Yamal… and reveals the inside story of his contract renewal and his relationship with Alonso and Mbappé

The Brazilian star lays all his cards on the table ahead of the clash with Bayern Munich

‘What if Alonso fails?’ - Liverpool warned off Slot sack call

Liverpool legend John Barnes has jumped to the defence of under-fire manager Arne Slot, urging the club to avoid the temptation of appointing former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso. Despite a mounting crisis at Anfield, the former England international believes the Dutchman deserves more time to fix the team's current slump.

A cursed spell… A fierce battle rages between Real Madrid and Al-Hilal

Real Madrid and Al-Hilal assess the damage in a difficult season full of challenges

A comparison reveals the truth… Why do Arbeloa’s mistakes seem more serious than Alonso’s defeats?

The figures are cause for concern

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Arbeloa equals Alonso’s clean sheet record in fewer matches

Meringue suffered a surprise defeat at Mallorca’s ground

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Slot out? Liverpool fans chant Alonso's name after City loss

The Arne Slot era at Liverpool reached a new low on Saturday as the travelling Reds fans turned their backs on the team during a devastating 4-0 FA Cup exit at Manchester City. With the game well beyond reach, thousands of supporters opted for an early exit while making their preferred replacement for the Dutchman crystal clear.

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Top official... Real Madrid makes a shocking accusation against Alonso

The team's physical condition has improved somewhat under Arbeloa

Arbeloa reverses Alonso's time-off policy at Real Madrid

Alvaro Arbeloa has wasted no time in making his mark at Real Madrid by implementing a stricter training regime during the current international break. The head coach has opted to significantly reduce the squad's time off, signalling a clear departure from the more lenient approach favoured by his predecessor, Xabi Alonso. The decision to "cut the hair" on the team's holidays is a strategic move to ensure those remaining in Madrid do not lose their competitive edge.

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