Struggles for Alonso and Real Madrid

Real Madrid and their coach Alonso, aged 44, are currently experiencing a challenging phase, managing to secure victory in only one of their last five outings in La Liga.

Urgent Meeting Following Defeat

The team faced a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Celta Vigo on December 7, prompting Spanish media to report that Alonso’s position could be in jeopardy if Real does not manage to win against Manchester City.

Speculations Around Replacement

As noted by El Mundo, club executives convened an urgent meeting post the Celta Vigo loss and have reportedly compiled a list of potential candidates to succeed Alonso.

Among those considered is Jurgen Klopp, the former manager of Liverpool, who took on a major role within Red Bull’s global soccer operations over the summer. Despite speculation, Klopp has made it clear on multiple occasions that he is not seeking a return to coaching anytime soon and is content in his current role.