Real Madrid secured a win on what was a difficult away trip to Mendizorrotza to face Alaves, with a Rodrygo Goes goal in the final stages decisive. However the latest from the Spanish capital is that

There is still a great deal of pressure on Real Madrid's manager, after an unconvincing 2-1 win at Alaves on Sunday

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.

Xabi Alonso said Kylian Mbappé is "fine to play" for Real Madrid at Alavés on Sunday and insisted he isn't surprised by speculation over his own future.

Real Madrid defeated Alaves 2-1 on Sunday to take some of the heat off head coach Xabi Alonso for now. The Athletic reported on Thursday that Alonso was facing increasing pressure at the club after a poor run of results.

Elsewhere, Real Madrid are struggling and there is increasing pressure on the position of the manager Xabi Alonso, while Hansi Flick's Barcelona look strong. Let's take a look our Power Rankings: It was a challenging weekend for the side coached by Mikel Arteta,

Xabi Alonso said he understood whistles from the Bernabéu crowd after Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday, while insisting there was "nothing to criticize" in his team's performance.

Speculation around Real Madrid's search for a potential successor to the under-pressure Xabi Alonso has intensified, but Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff has shut down hopes of luring Jurgen Klopp back to the dugout.

It's a huge game for Real Madrid as they face Alaves on December 13 at the Mendizorrotza Stadium. After two losses that have been met with plenty of criticism,

Xabi Alonso has thanked his players for their attitude after another defeat and said he was positive Real Madrid will overcome its slump soon.

Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has launched a scathing critique of Real Madrid's hierarchy, accusing Florentino Perez of leaving Xabi Alonso "isolated" at the Bernabeu. The German club's chief claims the culture in the Spanish capital treats managers as a "necessary evil",

Hansi FlickWhile Xabi Alonso has recently criticized LaLiga refereeing, Hansi Flick fired back with a response sure to sting Madridistas.Last night, despite their 2-1 win over Alavés in LaLiga, Real