The problem of Real Madrid was not Xabi Alonso

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The current state of European football has pronounced its verdict, exposing that the deep institutional and sporting crisis that the Real Madrid is going through was not merely a matter of coaching.

Following the bitter departure of Xabi Alonso, marked by internal friction, the outcomes have been catastrophic: elimination from the Copa del Rey by the modest Albacete and the shame of falling into the Champions League play-offs after losing to Mourinho's Benfica.

The structural collapse of Real Madrid and the illusion of coaching

Real Madrid now faces a harsh reality where not even the shadows of its legends can conceal deficient sports planning that has blown up this season's aspirations. Álvaro Arbeloa, the current technical director, seems to have inherited an impossible fire to extinguish, confirming that the structural problems of the squad transcend whoever holds the coaching position.

The team's composition shows alarming cracks, particularly in a defensive line where the lack of hierarchy is evident, and the level of rotation is insufficient for the elite. Raúl Asencio and Dean Huijsen, propelled to the starting lineup more out of necessity than merit, have shown they do not yet possess the necessary skills to withstand the onslaught of Europe's giants.

The shadows of Florentino Pérez after Xabi Alonso's era

The top white executive seems to have lost the compass that once built winning cycles, forgetting the necessary balance between raw talent, tactical organization, and ego management. Florentino Pérez is now heavily criticized for a transfer policy that has prioritized media names over profiles that bring order and purpose to the team's collective game.

The coexistence between Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior continues to struggle, overshadowing each other on the field and creating a tactical short circuit that no scheme has successfully resolved. Meanwhile, figures like Jude Bellingham have shifted from being the club's engine to wandering shadows on the field, losing that stellar impact that dazzled the world just a few months ago.

The creative void in Madrid's midfield

In addition, there is a midfield with plenty of physical power but no organizational capacity, where the ball seems to burn at the feet of players who do not know how to conduct the orchestra. Real Madrid is today suffering the consequences of not grasping that a squad is built on common sense and harmony, not just by accumulating high-market-value pieces without connection.

Poor sports management from the offices has led to an identity void that Albacete and Benfica exploited with an ease unbecoming of a club of this historical stature. It is clear that, although Xabi Alonso may have made occasional mistakes, the true cancer of the project lies in a board that neglected basic football architecture to bet on an exhausted marketing model.

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