Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has once again defended his decision to bench Rodrygo in his side’s Club World Cup semifinal defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

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Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has reportedly urged senior figures at the club, including president Florentino Perez, to bring in a big-money central midfielder before the end of the summer transfer window.

Real Madrid were knocked out of the FIFA Club World Cup with a 4-0 defeat against PSG in the semi-finals of the competition on July 9. Fabian Ruiz (6', 24'), Ou

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso says his Real Madrid side were better off with ‘different players’ after benching Arsenal target Rodrygo for a fifth game in a row. The Brazil international’s future at the Spanish giants is looking increasingly bleak with the Gunners among the sides interested in signing him this summer.

Brazlian winger Rodrygo didn't start a fifth consecutive game for Real Madrid amid transfer rumors and a €90 million price tag as his side fell 4-0 to PSG in the Club World Cup