After a humiliating 2–0 home defeat to Celta Vigo a club that had not beaten Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in 19 years Real Madrid’s hierarchy is reportedly evaluating whether to sack manager Xabi Alonso.
Crisis at Real Madrid: Will Alonso survive before the Champions League test?
Celta stunned the hosts, with substitute Williot Swedberg scoring both goals.
Meanwhile, Real ended the match with only nine players after two red cards for Fran Garcia and Alvaro Carreras, ensuring a tense atmosphere and widespread fan frustration inside the stadium.
The defeat leaves Real Madrid four points behind rivals Barcelona in La Liga their form in the league has now become deeply worrying, with just one win in their last five domestic games.
Pressure on Alonso has surged not just because of results but due to persistent problems with tactics, discipline and team mentality under his watch.
Commentators have pointed out a lack of leadership and unity in the playing squad, weaknesses particularly exposed under adversity.
Despite the mounting pressure, the club’s decision makers know that any managerial change would be risky.
As per AS they believe that sacking Alonso now so early in the season and before a crucial Champions League fixture might do more harm than good, especially given the fragility in defense and the absence of obvious replacements ready to step in.
Yet with a high-stakes clash against Manchester City looming, and fan dissatisfaction growing by the day, Real Madrid face a stark choice: back Alonso and hope for a turnaround or act swiftly to avoid deeper damage to their season.
