Despite the recent signing of Dean Huijsen and the anticipated return of Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao from injury, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is pushing for further reinforcements at the

Amid growing transfer speculation, Rodrygo did not play a single minute of Real Madrid’s first victory under Xabi Alonso. Question marks surround Rodrygo’s place at Real Madrid following a poor 2024–25 campaign.

There was more of a 'rock and roll' feel to Madrid's dramatic win over Pachuca, in which Alonso got to show off his managerial skills