👀 Xabi Alonso dealing with a split dressing room at Real Madrid, says radio

Real Madrid is going through one of the most delicate moments of the season, after consecutive draws in LaLiga against Rayo Vallecano and Elche, as well as a painful defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League.

Amidst this atmosphere of uncertainty, explosive information further stirred the environment at the Bernabéu, precisely on the eve of a crucial duel in the European competition.

Journalist Arancha Rodríguez revealed on COPE radio that there is a clear division within the merengue squad regarding the figure of coach Xabi Alonso.

This internal rupture highlights the tension in the club as the team desperately tries to find the path to victories and calm an increasingly impatient fanbase.

According to the journalist, a significant group of young prospects and important players are dissatisfied with the decisions and management of the Basque coach.

This group would include stars like Vinicius Jr, Fede Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo, Brahim Díaz, the newcomer Endrick, and the full-back Ferland Mendy. The discontent of this core could be affecting the collective performance on the field.

On the other hand, there is a group of players who stand by Xabi Alonso, offering full support to the coach.

Among the coach's defenders are prominent names and new talented signings.

This group includes Thibaut Courtois, the young defender Dean Huijsen, the full-back Álvaro Carreras, the talented Turkish midfielder Arda Güler, and the French star Kylian Mbappé – whose presence represents significant backing for the coach.

The merengue locker room arrives at Wednesday (26) divided and with low morale, facing Olympiacos in a Champions League duel that has practically become a final.

Victory is imperative, not just for qualification, but also to try to quell the internal controversy and show that the team can unite to overcome the crisis. The immediate future of Xabi Alonso may depend on the result in Piraeus.

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