Perplexing decisions from Xabi Alonso, poor defending and a lifeless attack all contributed to Real Madrid’s 4–0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. With a trip to the FIFA Club World Cup on the line, Real Madrid put together their worst performance of the Alonso era.

Former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has backed new head coach Xabi Alonso to make "big changes" at the club, saying that he won't be afraid to drop anyone.

Real Madrid legend Guti has come out in strong support of Xabi Alonso following Los Blancos’ heavy 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup in New Jersey. The result was a bitter blow for Madridistas,