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.

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.

Real Madrid exited the Club World Cup on Wednesday after losing 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain, in what was Luka Modric’s final appearance for the club. The Croatian midfielder’s contract runs out at

Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Benfica to sign promising Spanish left-back Alvaro Carreras in a deal worth €50 million, according to Fabrizio Romano.Madrid and Benfica had been in

The left-back originally represented Madrid's academy before joining Manchester United as a youth-team player.

Gab & Juls analyse Real Madrid's links with Benfica left-back Alvaro Carreras on Watch ESPN, first streamed on Thursday, July 10, 2025.