Xabi Alonso 'trapped' at Real Madrid
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In what was considered a must-win game for him, Xabi Alonso led Real Madrid to a crucial 2-1 win over Alaves to keep pace with F.C. Barcelona. However, there was one call from the game that had fans and pundits talking a lot, as Vinicius Jr. went down in the box. However, the referee refused to give a penalty for it.
Speculation around Real Madrid's search for a potential successor to the under-pressure Xabi Alonso has intensified, but Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff has shut down hopes of luring Jurgen Klopp back to the dugout.
Real Madrid returns from Vitoria with a breath of fresh air in their lungs, as reflected in the front pages of Monday, December 15. Xabi Alonso saves his first match ball.In Barcelona, the spotlight