As the manager turns 44, a rift with the squad’s biggest stars and a string of tense incidents have put his future in serious doubt.
A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Real Madrid’s manager, Xabi Alonso, as he celebrates his 44th birthday this Tuesday. Instead of enjoying his team’s position at the top of LaLiga, the young coach is fighting to save his job, with a growing rebellion from his players pushing him toward the exit.
The situation reached a new tipping point less than a day ago, with reports that star forward Vinicius Junior has told the club he will not sign a new contract as long as his strained relationship with Alonso continues. The tension became public after the Brazilian was visibly upset by his manager’s decision to substitute him during El Clasico.
According to sources, Vinicius is not alone. Key figures in the dressing room, including Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, and Rodrygo, are now seen as the leaders of a revolt against the coach. The club’s hierarchy appears to be siding with the players, a sign made clear when they ignored Alonso’s only summer request: to sign midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
Insiders suggest the problems have been simmering for months. The trust began to erode last summer during a disappointing Club World Cup campaign, which ended in a painful 4-0 semi-final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Since then, subtle signs of disconnect have been visible on the pitch, including a perceived lack of celebration from some players after a key goal in a draw against Elche.
Those close to the situation describe Alonso’s leadership as far stricter than the more relaxed style of his predecessor, Carlo Ancelotti. Despite the clear friction, Alonso believed he could win the squad over with his disciplined approach, a gamble that now seems to have backfired.
With the dressing room lost and the board’s support wavering, all that remains is to see if there can be a dramatic reconciliation, or if Real Madrid will soon be announcing the search for a new manager.
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