The Real Madrid dressing room explodes!

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Since putting on the white coverall, Xabi Alonso has presided over a radical transformation in the dynamics of Real Madrid. But behind solid results on the field, the coach demands authority in the dressing room, and that's where the powder keg explodes: egos start to clash and some heavyweights in the squad are not willing to give ground.

The model of the Basque shakes Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso has established a system where the name doesn't matter, but performance at the moment does. This meritocracy stirs resistance. Players with status feel out of place after seeing young talents shine immediately under their command. This is the pulse that today reshapes the relationship between technique and the dressing room at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Florentino Pérez placed his trust in him by ending Carlo Ancelotti's era, convinced that change was necessary. But this bet carries a high risk if control leaks.

Mastantuono, the internal trigger

As reported by the newspaper Sport, Mastantuono's meteoric rise to the starting eleven has caused a stir. The fact that a newly arrived 18-year-old player eclipsed Rodrygo or Brahim Díaz triggered friction. According to the media, those players believe that their hierarchy entitles them to more minutes than they receive compared to the Argentine.

Rodrygo already stated that he will not play on the right again, a decision forced by Xabi in a showdown that he yielded to the internal pressure. Those who knew the dressing room during the Ancelotti era observe cautiously how a model that breaks stereotypes can turn against its creator.

Bellingham, Valverde, and Vinicius: conflicts to manage

Jude Bellingham, whose brilliant form shone in 2023-24, is going through a rough patch. With Güler and Mastantuono on the rise, including him in the starting lineup poses a tactical dilemma for Xabi Alonso. In the derby against Atlético, his excessive playing time came at a cost, and since his return to the team, he has not found stability.

Federico Valverde is at the center of the most public showdown. His open refusal to act as a right-back caused tensions, and his exclusion even from the warm-ups before the match against Kairat—where he didn't play a single minute—amplified the conflict.

But it was Vinicius Jr. who has been involved in the most controversial gestures. In the 5-0 against Kairat, his departure around the 70th minute included aired comments and evident signs of frustration. The inconsistency in his performance, combined with his temperament, becomes a focus of suspicion at the club.

Xabi has defended his rotation policy in front of the press, although he admitted that "the players do not tell me they do not want to play in a position" and stressed that he is the one who makes the decisions.

The Bernabéu observes: does the model explode or control it?

The Santiago Bernabéu watches expectantly. The 5-2 defeat against Atlético was a wake-up call. Alonso acknowledged that "it was a disaster" and demanded internal self-criticism. Although the team has suffered only one significant defeat this season, internal rifts are quickly emerging. Some media outlets already describe the white dressing room as a time bomb that could explode if a firm hand is not imposed. Florentino Pérez, who did not stop internal crises in time during his previous tenure, now hopes that his bet on Xabi will bear fruit without domestic chaos consuming the club's prestige.

The challenge is clear for Xabi Alonso: set boundaries, control egos, and align wills before Real Madrid, with powerful individuals, crumbles from within. In a house where the past weighs heavily, the Basque's model becomes a litmus test that can mark his legacy or end the dream before taking off. The ball does not forgive. And in the merengue dressing room, the invisible referee will be the authority of Xabi Alonso.

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