The Spanish newspaper "AS" reported that the Spanish Super Cup scheduled for next January could represent a turning point in coach Xabi Alonso's future with his team, amid the significant pressure he has been facing in recent weeks.

The newspaper explained that Alonso faced increasing criticism due to the decline in performance and negative results, especially in the Spanish league, where the team lost its top position to Barcelona, intensifying doubts about the current technical project.

Despite the relative improvement in results recently, the club management remains not fully satisfied with the overall performance of the team and believes that the level does not reflect the desired ambitions.

The source concluded that failing to win the Spanish Super Cup may prompt the club's management to seriously consider dismissing Xabi Alonso, while winning the title could give him a strong boost to continue and ease the pressure on him.