Mbappé, against the dismissal of Xabi Alonso

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03/05/26 21:00:00

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The dismissal of Xabi Alonso as the coach of Real Madrid has led to multiple interpretations within the white club. Beyond the results and internal tensions, the departure of the Basque coach has exposed fractures in the dressing room and unexpected support that failed to change the final outcome.

One of those supports came from Kylian Mbappé. The team's star player stood by the coach until the last moment, trying to sustain a project that ultimately collapsed after the defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final.

A Dressing Room Divided over Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso's time at Real Madrid was marked by a complex coexistence with part of the dressing room. It had been an open secret for weeks that several key players in the team did not agree with the coach's methods or some tactical decisions, creating a climate of progressive weariness.

The internal lack of consensus undermined the coach's position at critical moments. Despite overcoming several critical episodes during the season, Xabi Alonso's credibility diminished, especially after strategic decisions that did not convince either the board or certain team leaders.

However, not everyone in the dressing room was against him. There was a core group of players who believed in his approach and advocated for the coach's continuity, convinced that he needed more time to solidify his idea. Among them, one figure stood out above the rest.

Mbappé, a Strong Advocate for the Basque Coach

Kylian Mbappé was one of the main supporters of Xabi Alonso within the dressing room. Since joining the club, the French forward had found in the coach a football and personal ally. Mbappé appreciated his proximity, his understanding of offensive play, and the trust placed in him from day one.

Mbappé's commitment was particularly evident in the Super Cup final. Despite physical discomfort, Mbappé pushed himself to be on the field, aware that the match could be decisive for the coach's future. His effort was not only athletic but also symbolic: a public display of support for Xabi Alonso in the most delicate moment.

Within the club, that gesture was seen as a clear attempt to bolster the coach. Mbappé took on responsibilities, redoubled efforts, and tried to lead the team when the context was adverse. It wasn't enough, but it left no doubt about his stance.

Arbeloa's Succession and a New Scenario

The defeat in the final ultimately sealed the deal. The board understood that the project was exhausted and opted to make a change in the dugout. Xabi Alonso was dismissed, and his place was taken by Álvaro Arbeloa, a club figure chosen to conclude the season and stabilize the environment.

For Mbappé, the coach's departure was a personal blow. While accepting the institutional decision, the Frenchman lost one of his main supporters within the club. Moving forward, his relationship with the new coaching staff will be closely scrutinized, particularly in a dressing room that needs to regroup after weeks of tension.

Arbeloa arrives with a different profile, more pragmatic, and with a clear mission: to restore internal unity and bring immediate competitiveness back to the team. The challenge is significant, as he must manage a group that has just lost its coach and still carries unresolved internal debates.

Mbappé's role will be crucial in this new phase. His leadership, media influence, and impact within the dressing room could shape the transition from a failed project to the reconstruction that Real Madrid intends to undertake in the short term.

Xabi Alonso is now history at the Santiago Bernabéu, but his departure sends a clear warning: without strong support from the dressing room, no project survives, not even when it has the backing of the team's biggest star.

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