Antoine Griezmann double helps Atletico Madrid edge Valencia
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Real Madrid face up to 12 players out; Kylian Mbappé doubtful
Real Madrid could have up to 12 absences for Sunday's LaLiga clash with Alavés, while Xabi Alonso still has injury concerns over Kylian Mbappé.
Flick: Rashford has mentality for Barça success
Marcus Rashford's reaction to losing his place in the Barcelona team shows he has the right mentality and attitude to succeed at the club, insists his coach Hansi Flick.
Karim Benzema refuses to blame Xabi Alonso for Real Madrid form
Xabi Alonso is not to blame for for Real Madrid's struggles this season, according to Karim Benzema who pointed the finger at the club's players.
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Rodrygo: Xabi Alonso hug was to show Real Madrid 'unity'
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo hugged coach Xabi Alonso during his goal celebration in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Manchester City to "show the team's unity."
Real Madrid players back Xabi Alonso amid whistles, club pressure
Xabi Alonso said he understood whistles from the Bernabéu crowd after Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday, while insisting there was "nothing to criticize" in his team's performance.
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Kylian Mbappé doubtful for Real Madrid's clash with Man City
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Xabi Alonso on Real Madrid sack talk: I still have players' support
Xabi Alonso insisted on Tuesday that he retains the support of his players as Real Madrid prepare to host Manchester City in the Champions League.
Once his coaching mentor, could Pep Guardiola spell Xabi Alonso's end in Madrid?
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Source: Madrid board discuss Xabi Alonso future
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez met with the club's board of directors to discuss the future of manager Xabi Alonso following the side's 2-0 LaLiga loss to Celta Vigo at the Bernabéu, a source told ESPN.
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'Angry' Madrid look to remove 'bad taste' vs. City
Xabi Alonso said Real Madrid were "angry" after their 2-0 LaLiga defeat to Celta Vigo, criticising the referee's performance after two red cards, and calling on the team to react in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Manchester City.
LALIGA Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 16 | 13 | 1 | 2 | +27 | 40 |
| Real Madrid | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | +17 | 36 |
| Villarreal | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | +18 | 35 |
| Atlético Madrid | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | +14 | 34 |
| Espanyol | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 27 |
| Real Betis | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | +6 | 24 |
| Athletic Club | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 23 |
| Getafe | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | -4 | 20 |
| Elche | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | -1 | 19 |
| Celta Vigo | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | -1 | 19 |
| Alavés | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | -2 | 18 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | -3 | 17 |
| Sevilla | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | -4 | 17 |
| Mallorca | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | -5 | 17 |
| Real Sociedad | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 16 |
| Osasuna | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -4 | 15 |
| Valencia | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -10 | 15 |
| Girona | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -15 | 15 |
| Real Oviedo | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -15 | 10 |
| Levante | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | -12 | 9 |




















