Mbappé has been battling a knee injury for several weeks and was formally diagnosed with ligament damage towards the end of December, with a recovery timeline of three weeks putting his involvement in the Super Cup in serious doubt.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso put his weight behind Vinicius Jr after sections of the Bernabeu crowd whistled at the Brazilian during Sunday's 5-1 victory over Real Betis, saying the winger remained fundamental to the team.

The departure of Luka Modric, taken against the wishes of Xabi Alonso, has reshaped two elite squads—and revealed how one club’s calculated gamble has become another’s competitive advantage.

After a strong start to the 2025-26 season for Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso, he is now feeling some heat. After a loss to Liverpool in the Champions League, Los Blancos have now drawn back-to-back games in La Liga. They still top the standings by one ...

MADRID (AP) — Xabi Alonso thanked his players for their attitude after another defeat and said he was positive Real Madrid would overcome its slump soon. Madrid lost 2-1 to Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, remaining with only two ...

Xabi Alonso made a candid admission about Kylian Mbappe just days before Real Madrid prepare to compete in the Spanish Super Cup.

SOCCER Xabi Alonso UNDER PRESSURE? | Real Madrid Future In Doubt - Champions Club Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League league phase, causing some questions to be asked about Xabi Alonso's tenure at the club.

TORONTO -- Seattle Sounders midfielder Osvaldo Alonso is one of three remaining original Seattle Sounders, along with Zach Scott and Brad Evans, and on Saturday night he was able to lift the team's first Philip F. Anschutz trophy after they defeated ...