Why Xabi Alonso Should Switch Real Madrid to a 4-4-2 Diamond

Real Madrid’s recent struggles against Liverpool and Rayo Vallecano should raise serious concerns about the team’s current tactical setup. Los Blancos have drifted away from what worked so well just a few weeks ago — intense pressing and a balanced attack — and the on-field fit between Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappé in…

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Xabi Alonso: “We’re still in November, there’s a long way to go”

Following the 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano, Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso spoke to the media and addressed criticism by saying, “I’m concerned about wanting to keep growing, wanting to keep improving, being positively self-critical, constructively self-critical”. He added that, “I think this is Real Madrid, we all know where we are and what we…

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CONFIRMED lineups: Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid, 2025 La Liga

Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming match against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras, Camavinga, Güler, Bellingham, Brahim, Vinicius, Mbappé. Rayo Vallecano starting XI (TBC): Batalla, Ratiu, Lejeune, Mendy, Chavarría, Pedro Díaz, Ciss, De Frutos, Isi, Álvaro García, Alemao. Can Real Madrid bounce…

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