Metropolitano.. Beginning of the collapse of Alonso's project with Real Madrid

Real Madrid return to the Metropolitano Stadium to face Atlético, recalling the last match between the two teams at the same venue, which ended in a 5-2 victory for Atlético and marked an important point in the beginning of the collapse of Xabi Alonso's project with the team.

According to the Spanish news agency EFE, in a report published by the newspaper "Mundo Deportivo", Xabi Alonso arrives at the derby with a perfect record after achieving seven consecutive victories, but he did not undergo a normal preparation period due to Real Madrid's participation in the FIFA Club World Cup.

The first steps of the end of his project at Metropolitano began, after the first half ended in a 2-2 draw, before Atlético scored three goals in the second half, while Real Madrid did not register any shots on target.

The loss raised questions about some of Xabi Alonso's decisions, including starting Jude Bellingham after his return from shoulder surgery and his brief participation before the match.

Later, tensions emerged within the team, including Vinicius Junior's anger after being substituted in the Clasico and Federico Valverde's reluctance to play as a full-back, leading to the departures of Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa, before José Mourinho returned to manage Real Madrid.

Mundo Deportivo reports that Mourinho is currently managing the team in a calmer manner, focusing on supporting the players, while Real Madrid seeks to regain stability, with Kylian Mbappé shining and Bellingham, Arda Güler, and Dean Huijsen returning to their expected levels.

The Metropolitano will now serve as a new test for Real Madrid's project, nearly a year after the match that marked the beginning of the end of Xabi Alonso's project.