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Grading Xabi Alonso’s First Six Matches in Charge of Real Madrid

Under Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid recorded four wins, one draw and one defeat at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15, 2025

Real Madrid’s Endrick Makes ‘Firm’ Transfer Decision Amid Gonzalo Garcia’s Rise

An injured Endrick has yet to see any playing time under Xabi Alonso while Gonzalo García had a breakout summer.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14, 2025

Real Madrid’s Club World Cup Winners and Losers: Rodrygo Falters As Gonzalo Garcia Shines

Young stars carried Real Madrid to the Club World Cup semifinals, where they ultimately were let down against Paris Saint-Germain.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 11, 2025

PSG vs. Real Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

PSG and Real Madrid will face off with a trip to the Club World Cup final on the line.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 8, 2025

Club World Cup Breakout Stars: Real Madrid’s Surprise, Latest Premier League Gem

Several European clubs could be interested in signing players who have had their profile risen by the tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 8, 2025

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. PSG: Mbappe Out for Revenge Against Former Club

Real Madrid will look to make it five victories in a row under Xabi Alonso at the Club World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 8, 2025

Xabi Alonso Hints at Gonzalo Garcia-Kylian Mbappe Decision for Club World Cup Semifinal

Gonzalo García has scored four goals in five games standing in for Kylian Mbappé this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6, 2025

Xabi Alonso Chooses Gonzalo Over Mbappe: Takeaways From Real Madrid’s Club World Cup Victory vs. Dortmund

Real Madrid needed three goals and a heroic moment from Kylian Mbappé to get past Borussia Dortmund and into the Club World Cup semifinals.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 5, 2025

Real Madrid survive late Dortmund scare to set up Club World Cup semi-final with PSG

Real Madrid edged past Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a dramatic Club World Cup quarter-final on Saturday to set up a semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025

Real Madrid 3–2 Dortmund: Player Ratings As Kylian Mbappe Lifts Madrid Into Club World Cup Semifinals

Goals from Gonzalo García, Fran García and Kylian Mbappé secured the victory for Real Madrid over Dortmund in the Club World Cup quarterfinals.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 5, 2025