Xabi Alonso: Real Madrid want to help Jude Bellingham to be at his best (0:48)
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Alonso: I spoke with Florentino about results

Xabi Alonso said he's spoken to Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, and his players, with the club focused on "turning results around" despite speculation about the coach's future.

Marcus Rashford's journey from Manchester United outcast to Barcelona (4:19)
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Sources: Madrid, Vini talks could drag on to '26

Negotiations over a new contract for Vinícius Júnior at Real Madrid remain stalled, a source has told ESPN, and there is now a scenario where talks do not resume until after the 2026 World Cup.

Will Pedri and De Jong be the difference for Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid? (1:38)
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Does Xabi Alonso know his best XI for Real Madrid? (1:41)
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Barcelona's Ronald Araújo to take mental health break - source

Barcelona have granted defender Ronald Araújo a break as he attempts to deal with mental issues which have been hindering his performances this season, a source confirmed to ESPN.

What is going wrong with Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid? (1:02)
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Alonso preaches calm at Madrid: 'A long season'

Xabi Alonso backed his Real Madrid team to turn their season around -- saying "it's a long season" -- after they were held 1-1 at Girona on Sunday, in their third consecutive draw in LaLiga.