Three Crucial Games: Is Alonso's Real Madrid Era on the Line?

The situation around Alonso

A Spanish press report highlights the fate of Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso as the team stumbles across competitions.

The royal club have endured a troubling spell, with eight games since their last win: three defeats, three draws, and only two victories, leaving them second in La Liga, four points behind Barcelona.

Three matches that could decide everything

According to AS, Alonso's future is bound to the next three matches: against Deportivo Alavés in the Copa del Rey, then against Talavera de la Reina in the same competition, and finally Sevilla in the league.

AS notes that Alonso's future hangs by a thread. Although there has been noticeable improvement, it has not translated into victories, and harmony between coach and players remains not fully realized.

At Valdebebas they analyze objectively, and they have seen the team far from its physical peak, a decisive factor when aiming to win.

What happens next and what the reports say

The report adds that in this phase the results of the next three matches will determine whether the situation improves or the club will change the coach.

Madrid's management, unhappy with the lack of victories, also fears fan discontent and potential internal rifts, which could push the club to act if the pattern continues.

Punchline 1: If three matches decide Alonso’s fate, maybe he should start practicing his post‑match jokes instead of post‑game excuses.

Punchline 2: When the thread is this thin, at least bring a spare sweater to the dugout—dramatic tension looks good on camera, but sweaters are warmer.