Real Madrid have started a new era this summer with Xabi Alonso’s arrival, and as part of this, one of Carlo Ancelotti’s former staffers has seen his responsibilities stripped back.Ancelotti’s

Amid growing transfer speculation, Rodrygo did not play a single minute of Real Madrid’s first victory under Xabi Alonso. Question marks surround Rodrygo’s place at Real Madrid following a poor 2024–25 campaign.

There was more of a 'rock and roll' feel to Madrid's dramatic win over Pachuca, in which Alonso got to show off his managerial skills