Overview
- Sunday’s 2-1 win at Alavés, sealed late by Rodrygo, eased tension but was not treated inside the club as a turning point.
- Madrid expect improved displays with victories against Talavera in the Copa del Rey and Sevilla in LaLiga, with the Spanish Super Cup viewed internally as the next major checkpoint.
- Internal contingency plans are being prepared, with Álvaro Arbeloa and sporting director Santiago Solari cited as options as agents are told there is no active external search.
- Reporting from The Athletic and Spanish outlets highlights concerns over in‑game solutions, control of matches and fitness, with each fixture treated as a referendum on the project.
- Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro said Madrid have left Alonso “alone,” confirmed a recent meet-up in Madrid and stated Leverkusen would welcome him back in the future.