Time proves Xabi Alonso right: He was not the culprit

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Football often has an extremely short memory, but the recent results at Concha Espina have forced many to look back nostalgically.

The current crisis facing Real Madrid has exploded dramatically in just seven days after a series of truly catastrophic results. The "merengue" team seems to have lost its way after losing to Mallorca, being defeated by Bayern Munich, and drawing against Girona.

This sequence of stumbles has handed LaLiga on a silver platter to FC Barcelona, confirming that internal problems exceeded the figure of the coach.

Xabi Alonso was singled out and dismissed under the pretext of poor performance and a supposed rift with the heavyweights in the white team's locker room.

Nevertheless, time has ended up vindicating the Basque coach, showing that he was not the sole one responsible for the situation. Álvaro Arbeloa's interim started with glimpses of hope but ended up succumbing to the same structural deficiencies he denounced in his predecessor.

The poor planning of the Real Madrid squad

Real Madrid now suffers the consequences of a squad assembly that many experts consider unbalanced both in defense and midfield. Florentino Pérez's management is under scrutiny as the team lacks the necessary profiles to support a solid tactical system.

Xabi Alonso warned about these weaknesses before his departure, but the board preferred to blame the bench instead of turning to the transfer market. It has become evident that several players do not have the required caliber to wear the shirt of such a demanding institution as the one from Madrid.

Despite some brilliant moments, the lack of reliable backups in critical areas has ended up shattering the aspirations of the current champions. Even with globally renowned figures, tactical balance is sorely lacking, leaving the goalkeepers exposed to constant siege from opponents.

The Kylian Mbappé factor and the decline under Arbeloa's command

A devastating statistical fact summarizes the crisis: Real Madrid had five consecutive victories and dominated Manchester City while a certain star was absent. Coincidentally, Kylian Mbappé's return to the starting eleven has coincided with the team's free fall in all top-level competitions.

The performance of the French star falls short of expectations, as he becomes the primary target of criticism for his apparent lack of defensive commitment. Xabi Alonso never managed to make the pieces fit with the French attacker, and now Arbeloa faces the same dilemma without finding a solution.

The defeat against Bayern at the Santiago Bernabéu was the definitive proof that this group lacks the capacity to compete for significant titles. The problem undoubtedly goes beyond the coach's tactics, as the leaders' attitude on the field has been very poor.

Analyzing a crisis predicted by Xabi Alonso

Many now wonder if Xabi Alonso's dismissal was a rushed decision to appease a social mass thirsty for quick scapegoats.

Real Madrid finds itself light-years away from a Barça that could extend its lead to nine points this same weekend. It's not just about dropping points but the overwhelming sense of powerlessness the team emanates when the score turns against them.

The board must acknowledge that the error did not solely lie in the Basque coach's tactics but in the lack of sporting renewal. While Xabi Alonso had his share of responsibility for not reversing the dynamics, current events validate his past diagnoses of the actual level. Madridismo watches with resignation a season that threatens to end fruitlessly unless drastic measures are taken at the helm.

The reality is that Real Madrid needs deep self-reflection that goes beyond changing the name on the main bench. As long as players fail to perform at an optimal level, any strategist taking the helm will encounter the same glass ceiling.

Time, that unforgiving judge of sports, has placed everyone in their respective positions and has partially cleared an misunderstood coach. The roadmap for the upcoming season must begin by acknowledging that the root issue lies in the quality and hunger of the squad.

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