Although Xabi Alonso started the season in excellent form, Real Madrid have struggled in recent games, and the atmosphere in the dressing room appears strained, putting his position under scrutiny. In response,

Vinicius Junior has told Real Madrid that he does not want to renew his contract while his relationship with head coach Xabi Alonso remains so strained.

Manchester United are planning an ambitious raid on Real Madrid for one of their best players who is reportedly not happy under manager Xabi Alonso, according to a report in the Spanish media, but TEAMtalk has analysed why he is very unlikely to move to Old Trafford.

Xabi Alonso has sent a message to the Real Madrid dressing room after reports that some players were unhappy with him.

Real Madrid face Elche at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, knowing that avoiding defeat will put them back to the top of the standings. Head coach Xabi Alons

Suddenly in the midst of a poor run of form, Real Madrid hope the international break can halt their skid as they travel to meet struggling Olympiacos in Champions League action on Wednesday.