“Players like Xabi Alonso in midfield have the capacity to read the whole game,” Simeone said then. “Alonso’s return meant Madrid found the famous ‘balance’ their coach (then Carlo Ancelotti) was looking for. But the balance is Xabi Alonso, not the others.”
Leverkusen had initially gone a goal up against 10-man Atletico, but surrendered their lead in the second half and had a player sent off themselves, before Julian Alvarez won it late on
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso lamented his side's failure to hold onto a first-half lead at 10-man Atletico Madrid, who fought back to beat them 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday, saying his side lacked the maturity to cope with the pressure.
Carlo Ancelotti has no plans to leave Real Madrid anytime soon. The Italian has held the position of head coach since 2021 and has led the Spanish giants to two league titles and two Champions
The Spanish coach is the main candidate to replace Ancelotti at Real Madrid.
Bayer Leverkusen need to be ruthless to win at Atletico Madrid and edge closer to a direct spot in the Champions League last 16, manager Xabi Alonso said ahead of Tuesday's clash.
Xabi Alonso could make up to five changes to his Bayer Leverkusen side ahead of their Champions League against Atlético Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday night.Lukas Hradecky, Arthur,
CARLO ANCELOTTI will quit Real Madrid with Xabi Alonso ready to replace him, according to reports. The 65-year-old boss guided Los Blancos to LaLiga and Champions League glory last season. But
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has finally responded to growing speculation linking him with the Real Madrid job. Rumors suggest that current boss Carlo Ancelotti may step down earlier than expected.
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has been touted as a future Real Madrid coach for some time now, and reports that Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave the Spanish capital this summer have reignited the
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso lamented his side's failure to hold onto a first-half lead at 10-man Atletico Madrid, who fought back to beat them 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday, saying his side lacked the maturity to cope with the pressure.