Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has thrown his full weight behind Florentino Perez in the ongoing war over the Negreira case, insisting that the lack of punishment for Barcelona is viewed with total shock across the rest of Europe.

Xabi Alonso may have just bought himself a few more days as Real Madrid's manager with a 2-1 win at Alaves on Sunday, even if the stylistic clashes that have loomed large over his employment status were still very much on display.

It's cup day for Real Madrid as they face minnows Talavera in the Copa del Rey Round of 32 at the El Prado Stadium. It's a game Los Blancos are expected to win,

Hansi Flick who had been positioned as a head coach for the German national team, added to his growing fame and financial security. Flick's estimated .

Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has offered a thoughtful and revealing assessment of Xabi Alonso and his early months in charge of Real Madrid, drawing on his close personal and professional

Alonso was appointed Real Madrid head coach on June 1, signing a three-year contract to succeed the legendary Carlo Ancelotti. However, it has far from a straightforward introduction at the Bernabeu, with the reigning champions trailing Barcelona by four points and having also recently lost at home to Manchester City in the Champions League.

Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé scored to help Real Madrid beat 10-man Sevilla 2-0 in its final game of the year on Saturday, providing some relief for coach Xabi Alonso before L