Saudi Trip Could Decide Alonso’s Real Madrid Future: The Triple Test That Could Change Everything

Alonso's Real Madrid Future Hangs on a Triple Test

The debate over Xabi Alonso's future as Real Madrid's head coach persists amid a downturn in the club's performances.

Madrid has claimed only two wins in their last eight matches and has suffered losses in their last two home games at the Santiago Bernabeu, first to Celta Vigo in the league and then to Manchester City in the Champions League.

Earlier this week, Spain's AS reported that a January trip to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup could become decisive in whether Alonso remains in charge.

The newspaper noted that Real Madrid might grant more time to resolve the issue and that Alonso's fate will hinge on the team's results in three upcoming fixtures against Alaves in the league, Sevilla in the cup, and Talavera in the Copa del Rey.

AS also said Madrid's performance did show some improvement against Manchester City, and players publicly backed the coach after the match.

Yet the report stressed that results remain the ultimate measure in football, and fans’ anger at the Bernabeu after the defeat cannot be ignored.

The article closed by recalling a message from Real Madrid's hierarchy: patience within reason, with three more 2025 games to arrest the slide.

As a result of the downturn, Madrid also slipped from the top of La Liga, where Barcelona, the defending champion, now lead after 15 matchdays.

With the three upcoming tests against Alaves, Sevilla, and Talavera in the Copa del Rey forming a tight turning point, Real Madrid will be hoping to stem the losses and keep the project on track.

If results don't improve, the heat on Alonso will stay high, and Real Madrid may rethink their approach sooner rather than later.

And if things don’t turn around, Alonso might have to start giving post-match stand-up in the locker room—because football could use a punchline as well as a trophy.