Real Madrid's delay in starting preparations for the new football season raises many questions about the impact on the team under the leadership of their new coach, Xabi Alonso, and their ability to compete for titles.

The delay in the team's training sessions was due to their recent participation in the Club World Cup in America, making them the only club in La Liga that has not yet begun its preparations for the new season.

Mundo Deportivo highlighted the importance of the preparation period for major teams, especially with a change in the coaching staff, as Xabi Alonso took over the team from Carlo Ancelotti.

Although the Spanish coach tried to put his players in the required framework during the tournament, three weeks of preparation before the season starts is considered a short period to fully implement his tactical ideas.

The team is scheduled to return to collective training next Monday, in preparation for their match against Osasuna in the opening of the La Liga season on August 19, as Alonso aims to bring the players to the highest tactical readiness before the official competitions begin.