The 0: 4 bankruptcy against Paris Saint-Germain shakes Real Madrid to the mark. Several large construction sites bring Xabi Alonso in trouble just a few weeks after taking office.
Xabi Alonso has only been with Real Madrid for a few weeks and Bayer Leverkusen’s ex-coach has to master his first crisis.
The 0: 4 debacle in the semi-finals of the club World Cup against Paris Saint-Germain was a bitter setback for a project that had actually started with a lot of euphoria.
Xabi Alonso (left) has to master his first crisis at Real Madrid
Real Madrid, the Spanish newspaper AS wrote it the day after, committed a “collective suicide” – too impulsive, too risky, too open.
Alonso wants to “start from zero”
After the club World Cup at DAZN , Alonso himself spoke of a “painful wake-up call” and announced a “restart of zero”.
Statistics underline the seriousness of the situation: with only 28 percent possession of the ball in the first half, Real set up a negative record in club history.
The deficits in the game were serious – tactical and personnel.
Experiment with chain of four goes wrong
To date, Alonso had consistently placed on a flexible triple chain in which a full -back is to move into the central line and ensure dominance.
But against PSG he was inevitable: Dean Huijsen was closed after his red card in the game against Borussia Dortmund, Trent Alexander-Arnold was injured. Alonso therefore rely on a classic chain of four, actually a domain from Real.
But the experiment went wrong: the defense seemed disorganized, especially on the wings a tactical vacuum, which mercilessly exploited Paris.
In midfield, the usual overweight was missing due to the deeper positioning of the full -back. Paris used the gaps in the switching game with brutal efficiency.
Rüdiger before the end?
Another focus of the criticism is on Antonio Rüdiger. The Marca “rarely saw the German international before the embarrassment against PSG.
A mistake by the German international initiated 0-1 on Wednesday evening, even afterwards he was often in the wrong room for the goals.
In the weeks before, he also caused trouble with discipline without disciplines, such as the head-to-head gesture in the game against Atlético Madrid.
In Spain, his future is already being discussed openly. With regard to personnel alternatives, Madrid is currently missing quality.
After his cruciate ligament tear, Éder Militao is not yet 100 percent, while Huijsen is only 19 years old and, despite his undisputed talent, still has to gain experience in top games.
Nevertheless, selling from Rüdiger to Saudi Arabia should be an issue. Al-Nassr should be ready to make the Madrilenen an offer in the millions.
The start of the season is decisive
The Xabi Alonso project is already being put on the test at Real Madrid. At the latest at the la-league start on August 19, the time for experiments is over among the royal.
The Spaniard has shown in Leverkusen that he can react to setbacks.
But now he has to prove that he also has the necessary authority and strategic clarity in Madrid to make the starting signal for a real start from a devastating defeat.
The 0: 4 Defeat Against Paris Saint-Germain Shakes Real Madrid to the Core. Several Major Construction Sites are putting xabi alonso in trouble just a few Weeks After Taking Office.
Xabi Alonso Has only Been with Real Madrid for a Few Weeks and the Former Coach of Bayer Leverkusen is already having to overcome his first crisis.
The 0: 4 Debacle in the Semi-Finals of the Club World Cup Against Paris Saint-Germain was a bitter Setback for a Project that Had Actuly Started with a lot of euphoria.
Xabi Alonso (left) must overcome his first crisis at real Madrid
Real Madrid, as the Spanish Newspaper as wrote the day after, committed a “Collective Suicide” – Too Impulsive, Too Risky, Too Open.
Alonso Wants to “Start from Scratch”
Alonso Himlfe Spoke of a “Painful Wake-Up Call” After the Club World Cup Exit at Dazn and Announced a “Restart from Scratch”.
The statistics underline the seriousness of the situation: with only 28 percent possession in the first half, real set a negative record in the club’s history.
The Deficits in the Game Were Serious – Tactically and in Terms of Personnel.
Experiment with a back four goes wrong
Until then, alonso had consistently relied on a flexible back three, in which a full-back moves into the central line and is supposed to ensure dominance.
But Against PSG He was forced to change: Dean Huijsen was suspended after his red card in the game against borussia dortmund, trent Alexander-Arnold was injured. Alonso Therefore Relied on a Classic Back Four, Actually A Domain of Real.
But the Experiment Went Badly Wrong: The Defense Seemed Disorganized, Especialy on the Wings, A Tactical Vacuum was revealed, which Paris Mercilessly exploited.
In Midfield, The Usual Dominance was Missing Due to the Deeper Positioning of the Full-Backs. Paris used the gaps in the transition game with brutal efficiency.
Rüdiger Before the End?
Another Focus of Criticism is on Antonio Rüdiger. The Marca Has “Rarely Seen” The German International Fail So Badly Before the embarrassment Against PSG.
A Mistake by the German International Led To The 0: 1 On Wednesday Evening, And Afterwards He was Often in the Wrong Space for the Goals Conceded.
In the Weeks Before, he had so Caused Trouble with disciplinary issues, search as the head-off gesture in the game against atlético Madrid.
His future is already Being Openly Discussed in Spain. With a view to personnel alternatives, However, Madrid Currently Lacks Quality.
Éder Militao is not yet 100 percent after his cruciate ligament rupture, while huijsen is only 19 years old and, despite his undeniably great talent, still needs to gain experience in top games.
Nevertheless, A Sale of Rüdiger to Saudi Arabia is Said to be an issue. Al-wet is Said to be Willing to Submit a Multi-Million Dollar Offer to the Madrilenians.
Start of the season will be decisive
The Xabi Alonso Project is Already Under Scrutiny at Real Madrid. At the Latest When La Liga Starts on August 19, The Time for Experiment at the Royal Club is over.
The Spaniard Has Shown in Leverkusen that He Can React to Setbacks.
But Now He Has to ProVE that He so Has the Necessary Authority and Strategic Clarity in Madrid to Turn a Devastating Defeat Into the Starting Signal for a Real New Beginning.