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Xabi Alonso: Inside the deal that took him back to Real Madrid from Bayer Leverkusen - The Athletic - The New York Times
The watching Alonso was suspended, but that did not stop him from running onto the pitch to celebrate in the corner with his team-mates after Gareth Bale put them 2-1 up in extra-time. It is still ...
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Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid: Learning from Jose Mourinho, two shock exits and a timely return - The Athletic - The New York Times
Xabi Alonso’s appointment as Real Madrid’s new first-team head coach makes so much sense due to his deep connection at the Bernabeu. The 43-year-old former midfielder is returning to a club he ...
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What we learned from Xabi Alonso’s first Real Madrid press conference - The Athletic - The New York Times
When Xabi Alonso was officially presented as Real Madrid’s new manager yesterday, there was an air of nothing having changed. “I am very happy at what I feel is my home,” he said, almost 11 ...
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Huijsen: “Xabi wants me to help the team in build-up play” - MSN
Dean Huijsen recently revealed his initial conversations with Xabi Alonso following his transfer to Real Madrid, emphasizing Alonso’s tactical priorities. Speaking to Diario AS, Huijsen shared ...
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Xabi Alonso will do 'very well' at Real Madrid - Dani Carvajal - MSN
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal said "only time will tell" if Carlo Ancelotti's likely successor, Xabi Alonso, can "revert the situation" following the team's disappointing season. Saturday's ...
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Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid: Success Can Come in Many Forms
Xabi Alonso will more than likely succeed at Real Madrid. Combine emotional intelligence (EQ), cognitive intelligence (IQ), high agency, and technical proficiency, and you have a potent formula ...
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Xabi Alonso worked wonders at Bayer Leverkusen. Would his tactics and style suit Real Madrid? - The Athletic - The New York Times
What Alonso achieved at Leverkusen is difficult to understate, taking a team who were in disarray a couple of months into the 2022-23 season — in 17th place in the 18-club Bundesliga, with just ...
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Xabi Alonso requests Modric’s contract extension -report - MSN
Incoming Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is eager to keep Luka Modric at the club for the 2025–26 season, according to a report published today by MARCA. Alonso has reportedly requested a ...
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Xabi Alonso is excited to be 'home' in Real Madrid unveiling - MSN
Xabi Alonso is excited to be back 'home' at Real Madrid as he is officially unveiled as the new manager, after he left Bayer Leverkusen to replace Carlo Ancelotti in the dugout ...
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Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso: Would now be the right time? - The Athletic - The New York Times
On the latest episode of The Athletic FC Podcast, Ayo Akinwolere was joined by Real Madrid writer Guillermo Rai and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero to discuss whether now is the right time for the 43 ...
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Xabi Alonso’s dream Real Madrid XI for 2025-26: Huijsen first of four signings… - MSN
Xabi Alonso will soon take over at Real Madrid, after a very promising start to his managerial career, which saw him win the Bundesliga title with Bayer Leverkusen in 2023-24. With some Real ...