Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso got his first marquee win since taking charge in the summer. After a significant loss to Atletico Madrid, Alonso's team took the first El Clasico this past weekend. It has fans truly believing in the young coach with Los Blancos five points ahead of rivals Barcelona in the standings.

Following a hard-fought 2-1 win over Barcelona in the season’s first El Clasico, Real Madrid are slated to take on Valencia this weekend.However, the bigger worry for coach Xabi Alonso will be next

When Alonso arrived as Real Madrid manager in June, he found a dressing room accustomed to things that he did not believe were best for a football team, following four years under Carlo Ancelotti. Sources close to Alonso’s staff said “many bad habits” had taken hold.

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to five points - but things haven't been going as smoothly behind the scenes as their results suggest

There is reportedly a rift between Xabi Alonso and some Real Madrid stars despite their positive start to the 25/26 season. Prior to the 25/26 campaign, former Spain star Alonso was confirmed as Madrid's new boss, replacing Carlo Ancelotti.

Real Madrid have made a solid start to the season, maintaining their position as one of the best teams around at the moment. Despite this, certain players in the team are reportedly unhappy with coach Xabi Alonso,

The first El Clásico of the La Liga season ended with Real Madrid defeating Barcelona 2-1, but the storyline that has dominated the post-match news cycle has been Vinicius Jr.'s reaction to being subbed off by Madrid manager Xabi Alonso.

Xabi Alonso will face his first Clasico as Real Madrid head coach on Sunday. He has defensive concerns to address for Barcelona's visit.