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Real Madrid need reinvention as special circumstances are needed to rule Europe | Philipp Lahm
SportThe Guardian8d ago

Real Madrid need reinvention as special circumstances are needed to rule Europe | Philipp Lahm

Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane’s impact is clear but where the Spanish giants go post-Xabi Alonso only Florentino Pérez knows All eyes are on Real Madrid again but in a different way than to which the 15-time Champions League winners are accustomed. Every fan expects Real to be among the best eight in Europe but they are in the playoffs for a second season in a row after a 4-2 defeat at Benfica in the final league fixture. Looking back, Carlo Ancelotti’s impact at Real is even clearer, as is the case with Zinedine Zidane, who won three successive Champions League titles with the club. Why were they suited to this club? Because they themselves once stood on the pitch alongside outstanding footballers. Ancelotti also played under Arrigo Sacchi at Milan while Zidane scored key goals in Champions League and World Cup finals. People with this aura are respected by the best. Continue reading...

Gaizka Mendita Says Arbeloa Has Changed The Narrative That Alonso Set
SportYahoo16h ago

Gaizka Mendita Says Arbeloa Has Changed The Narrative That Alonso Set

In an interview with AS USA, former Spanish international Gaizka Mendieta offered a sharp tactical and psychological analysis of Real Madrid’s current situation — from stylistic expectations under Xabi Alonso to Álvaro Arbeloa’s motivational approach and the unique pressure of coaching a superclub. “We’ve Never Seen Real Madrid Play Like That” Mendieta was blunt when […]

Marseille: Xabi Alonso not interested
SportYahoo7d ago

Marseille: Xabi Alonso not interested

The Phocaean club must look elsewhereMarseille: Xabi Alonso not interestedIn search of a new manager after parting ways with Roberto De Zerbi, Olympique de Marseille approached Xabi Alonso. But the Sp...