The British newspaper "The Athletic" revealed that Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is going through one of the most sensitive periods since taking charge of the team, as he faces five crucial tests before the end of 2025 that could determine his future with the club.

According to the report, the coach is required to restore discipline and end the internal division that has begun to affect the team's atmosphere, amid tensions between some players and a lack of harmony in recent weeks.

The source added that Alonso is also required to show clear improvement in technical performance, after facing criticism due to the lack of tactical identity and the decline in the quality of play compared to the beginning of the season.

The source indicated that Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, has begun to doubt Alonso's ability to lead a star-studded team and is closely watching the coach's next moves to determine whether he is suitable to lead the long-term project.

The source emphasized that the numbers are the most sensitive factor within Real Madrid, which is why the coach is expected to deliver quick results, as any failure in major matches could increase the pressure to an unbearable level.

The report concluded that the match against Manchester City on December 10 in the Champions League could be a pivotal moment, as any setback there could lead to an uncontrollable crisis, making the coming weeks an existential test for the young coach.

It is worth noting that Real Madrid will play against Athletic Bilbao, Celta Vigo, Manchester City, Alavés, and Sevilla before the end of the year.