Real Madrid Fans Demand Ancelotti’s Return: Is Xabi Alonso on Shaky Ground?
As Real Madrid struggles with a three-match winless streak in La Liga, Xabi Alonso’s coaching seat is beginning to tremble. After a difficult 1-1 draw against Girona in the 14th round of La Liga, the team now finds itself in third place, just one point behind Barcelona, raising alarms and putting Alonso under the microscope.
Once five points clear of their rivals following El Clasico, “Los Blancos” are now in a position of chasing. Fans have taken to social media and the stands of the Bernabeu to vocally demand the immediate return of Carlo Ancelotti. “Ancelotti knows this club and how to win here. Xabi is still too inexperienced for this hot seat,” one fan noted on platform X (formerly Twitter).
Critics claim that the recent alarming performances under Alonso can be attributed to the young coach’s struggles in managing the locker room, which reportedly is deeply divided over the former Bayer Leverkusen manager’s tactics. Rumors have surfaced that key players are unhappy with his coaching methods and strategic layout.
“Such issues would never happen under Ancelotti,” another supporter stated. The pressure is mounting on Alonso, who was only appointed to replace Ancelotti in the summer of 2025 after the Italian legend took over the Brazil national team.
In the shadows, sources close to Real Madrid have whispered to Spanish media that Ancelotti, along with Zinedine Zidane, stands as a viable option should Alonso face dismissal.
Although Real Madrid’s board has publicly supported Alonso, the mounting pressure from fans and the team’s performance has left the situation feeling incredibly fragile.
