La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2025/26

[Gallar]

Injuries are difficult to avoid, but the mistake Madrid made last season was that they knew there would be a hurricane of injuries because they had experienced it many times before, but they didn't prepare a backup plan because Ancelotti always told the media that he always believed in his squad.

It was a positive thing, but it set them back because they weren't prepared for the hurricane of injuries that occurred.
Now in the Xabi era they are more prepared even for the defense there are some very good players but Xabi is still trying to find some players as options or warmers in the competition for the main line-up so for now a few Madrid players are missing but they are still comfortable because the options are getting more and more for now.

Yes, the point is, Xabi does have a pretty good long-term plan at Real Madrid, which is why he's preparing everything carefully now. That's why I think, although it's true that Real Madrid's performance this season has been quite good, but in my personal opinion, it's not this season that Real Madrid's performance will fully emerge, but rather next season. Because I believe that next season, the plan that Xabi will currently put together seems to be complete and well-organized. So that's why I'm very confident that Real Madrid's epic performance will be fully visible next season.

Because we can see for ourselves that this season, Real Madrid has sometimes performed less than stellar, such as when facing Rayo. Well, that's certainly a sign that Xabi's plan is truly not perfect this season, so in essence, there are still many mistakes at Real Madrid. Furthermore, in my personal opinion, Real Madrid's attack line is currently not completely sharp. Because currently, in terms of goal productivity, Real Madrid is still behind Barcelona. So, perhaps next season will be the season we'll see Real Madrid become a truly good team. Because, at the moment, it's still a work in progress.

[alankasman]

Yes, the point is, Xabi does have a pretty good long-term plan at Real Madrid, which is why he's preparing everything carefully now. That's why I think, although it's true that Real Madrid's performance this season has been quite good, but in my personal opinion, it's not this season that Real Madrid's performance will fully emerge, but rather next season. Because I believe that next season, the plan that Xabi will currently put together seems to be complete and well-organized. So that's why I'm very confident that Real Madrid's epic performance will be fully visible next season.
Because we can see for ourselves that this season, Real Madrid has sometimes performed less than stellar, such as when facing Rayo. Well, that's certainly a sign that Xabi's plan is truly not perfect this season, so in essence, there are still many mistakes at Real Madrid. Furthermore, in my personal opinion, Real Madrid's attack line is currently not completely sharp. Because currently, in terms of goal productivity, Real Madrid is still behind Barcelona. So, perhaps next season will be the season we'll see Real Madrid become a truly good team. Because, at the moment, it's still a work in progress.

Every coach clearly has to think beyond their first year, especially for the next season, as the club president's contract is still more than a year away. Furthermore, as you mentioned earlier, Real Madrid has clearly tied Xabi Alonso to a long-term contract, so he's already thinking about the next season.
I believe Real Madrid's performance this season under Xabi Alonso has been very significant, so their manager's focus isn't just on this year. It's now time for Xabi Alonso to focus on the next few seasons.
Sometimes, winning every game isn't always necessary. However, yesterday's match against Rayo Vallecano was certainly not easy, as many teams, like Barcelona, ​​often struggle against Rayo Vallecano. Indeed, from the current La Liga standings, Rayo Vallecano is in 12th place, which means they cannot be underestimated because when Rayo Vallecano plays against a top team, they always put up quite a fierce fight, making it difficult for teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​and other top teams to win the match, even though in terms of the sharpness of their strikers, they certainly cannot be as sharp as when playing against other teams.

[Adbitco]

Every coach clearly has to think beyond their first year, especially for the next season, as the club president's contract is still more than a year away. Furthermore, as you mentioned earlier, Real Madrid has clearly tied Xabi Alonso to a long-term contract, so he's already thinking about the next season.
I believe Real Madrid's performance this season under Xabi Alonso has been very significant, so their manager's focus isn't just on this year. It's now time for Xabi Alonso to focus on the next few seasons.
Sometimes, winning every game isn't always necessary. However, yesterday's match against Rayo Vallecano was certainly not easy, as many teams, like Barcelona, ​​often struggle against Rayo Vallecano. Indeed, from the current La Liga standings, Rayo Vallecano is in 12th place, which means they cannot be underestimated because when Rayo Vallecano plays against a top team, they always put up quite a fierce fight, making it difficult for teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​and other top teams to win the match, even though in terms of the sharpness of their strikers, they certainly cannot be as sharp as when playing against other teams.

Yeah, looking beyond the very first season is something that should be taken into consideration but for for big clubs, I don't think they would. Clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona are elite clubs and they always wants to win something at the end of the season, the fans are everly demanding and maybe that's why the clubs are so successful especially Real Madrid. Even though Alonso has a contract for some few years with the club, he understands more than anyone else how demanding the job will be and the fans or board won't accept excuses despite it's his first season. He might actually be forgiven if he wins nothing in his first season but that will depend if the season is not a total disaster for him and the team and after the second year still nothing, then we all knows what will follow suit.

[LUCKMCFLY]

After the game against Liverpool at Anfield, I realised that Real Madrid's performance is just average, Real Madrid is not as good as we all think because they have not played well in a big game, Real Madrid only won one game out of all the big games they have played this season, and that is the game against Barcelona, they failed to win all the remaining big games, I don't know if it was Xabi Alonso's fault or the players, since after the game against Liverpool, Real Madrid has not score any goal.

Yes, I understand, although I would say that the consistency of always playing very well at Madrid is not constant, and playing well should be a constant at Madrid and that is what Xabi must find, it is not possible that they play very well in the League and then lose in the UCL , I understand that they were at Anfield, but this is something that they know how to handle very well when they are in strong stadiums.

[Gost ms]

After the game against Liverpool at Anfield, I realised that Real Madrid's performance is just average, Real Madrid is not as good as we all think because they have not played well in a big game, Real Madrid only won one game out of all the big games they have played this season, and that is the game against Barcelona, they failed to win all the remaining big games, I don't know if it was Xabi Alonso's fault or the players, since after the game against Liverpool, Real Madrid has not score any goal.

Yes, I understand, although I would say that the consistency of always playing very well at Madrid is not constant, and playing well should be a constant at Madrid and that is what Xabi must find, it is not possible that they play very well in the League and then lose in the UCL , I understand that they were at Anfield, but this is something that they know how to handle very well when they are in strong stadiums.

Yes I completely agree with you. But it is never possible for a team to be in form all the time. But it seems to me that the situation they are going through at the moment may be a problem with their team formation. Because a big team like Real Madrid may not give such bad results at Anfield, each of their players is very talented. It seems to me that Real Madrid may have some kind of problem within the team.

As you mentioned, if this is the case, then these aspects of Xabi Alonso will have to be found very precisely. If they cannot do that, then Real Madrid's position may be much worse.

[reagansimms]

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Every coach clearly has to think beyond their first year, especially for the next season, as the club president's contract is still more than a year away. Furthermore, as you mentioned earlier, Real Madrid has clearly tied Xabi Alonso to a long-term contract, so he's already thinking about the next season.
I believe Real Madrid's performance this season under Xabi Alonso has been very significant, so their manager's focus isn't just on this year. It's now time for Xabi Alonso to focus on the next few seasons.
Sometimes, winning every game isn't always necessary. However, yesterday's match against Rayo Vallecano was certainly not easy, as many teams, like Barcelona, ​​often struggle against Rayo Vallecano. Indeed, from the current La Liga standings, Rayo Vallecano is in 12th place, which means they cannot be underestimated because when Rayo Vallecano plays against a top team, they always put up quite a fierce fight, making it difficult for teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​and other top teams to win the match, even though in terms of the sharpness of their strikers, they certainly cannot be as sharp as when playing against other teams.

A long-term contract does not mean the coach's position will be secure, Real Madrid is known as a club that has no tolerance for its coaches if they are unable to meet expectations at the end of the season. Ancelotti has felt the pressure of being a Real Madrid coach. He is not a failed coach, but he was unable to meet the president's expectations at the end of the season. Previously, Zidane also had to part with Real Madrid despite winning the UCL trophy three times in a row.
Real Madrid performance currently looks good, but we don't know how things will develop as the second half of the season approaches. Real Madrid position at the top of the standings is not yet secure as they are only 3 points ahead of Barcelona, ​​​​the mistakes made against Rayo Vallecano must be corrected immediately if they do not want their position to be taken by Barcelona.

[speeder]

Injuries are difficult to avoid, but the mistake Madrid made last season was that they knew there would be a hurricane of injuries because they had experienced it many times before, but they didn't prepare a backup plan because Ancelotti always told the media that he always believed in his squad.

It was a positive thing, but it set them back because they weren't prepared for the hurricane of injuries that occurred.
Now in the Xabi era they are more prepared even for the defense there are some very good players but Xabi is still trying to find some players as options or warmers in the competition for the main line-up so for now a few Madrid players are missing but they are still comfortable because the options are getting more and more for now.

Yes, the point is, Xabi does have a pretty good long-term plan at Real Madrid, which is why he's preparing everything carefully now. That's why I think, although it's true that Real Madrid's performance this season has been quite good, but in my personal opinion, it's not this season that Real Madrid's performance will fully emerge, but rather next season. Because I believe that next season, the plan that Xabi will currently put together seems to be complete and well-organized. So that's why I'm very confident that Real Madrid's epic performance will be fully visible next season.

Because we can see for ourselves that this season, Real Madrid has sometimes performed less than stellar, such as when facing Rayo. Well, that's certainly a sign that Xabi's plan is truly not perfect this season, so in essence, there are still many mistakes at Real Madrid. Furthermore, in my personal opinion, Real Madrid's attack line is currently not completely sharp. Because currently, in terms of goal productivity, Real Madrid is still behind Barcelona. So, perhaps next season will be the season we'll see Real Madrid become a truly good team. Because, at the moment, it's still a work in progress.

I understand you, but in the long-term perspective, which is the one Xabi adopts, it looks good, but I would not underrate the present season of Real Madrid either. Some of their inconsistent performances notwithstanding, they are still grinding out their results and that is normally an indicator of a team that is on the verge of clicking.

Well, the attack is not yet sharp and there are still gaps that can be seen, but that is what is expected in a year of transition. When Xabi is in full preseason, the new signings are assimilated and his system is thoroughly familiarized then next season might indeed be the one when Madrid appear to be at the top of their game.

Nonetheless, even during this season, with the squad remaining healthy, Real Madrid are still powerful enough to be able to compete in the title, they do not even need to be flawless, they only should be more consistent than Barcelona and Atleti.

[wakier]

After the game against Liverpool at Anfield, I realised that Real Madrid's performance is just average, Real Madrid is not as good as we all think because they have not played well in a big game, Real Madrid only won one game out of all the big games they have played this season, and that is the game against Barcelona, they failed to win all the remaining big games, I don't know if it was Xabi Alonso's fault or the players, since after the game against Liverpool, Real Madrid has not score any goal.

Don't forget that Real Madrid can beat Juventus in the Champions League so in my opinion Real Madrid won 2 matches out of 4 matches against big clubs ( Liverpool, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus) Real Madrid haven't faced many top clubs so we can't conclude Real Madrid performance is average just because of their loss at Anfield they have also won many matches so far and are even still leading the table, we can't underestimate Real Madrid they can still improve their performance after this international break.

[barisbilgili]

After the game against Liverpool at Anfield, I realised that Real Madrid's performance is just average, Real Madrid is not as good as we all think because they have not played well in a big game, Real Madrid only won one game out of all the big games they have played this season, and that is the game against Barcelona, they failed to win all the remaining big games, I don't know if it was Xabi Alonso's fault or the players, since after the game against Liverpool, Real Madrid has not score any goal.

Don't forget that Real Madrid can beat Juventus in the Champions League so in my opinion Real Madrid won 2 matches out of 4 matches against big clubs ( Liverpool, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus) Real Madrid haven't faced many top clubs so we can't conclude Real Madrid performance is average just because of their loss at Anfield they have also won many matches so far and are even still leading the table, we can't underestimate Real Madrid they can still improve their performance after this international break.

Real Madrid won El Clasico this season, so I think that's proof that Real Madrid is the strongest team in La Liga this season, However Real Madrid has often been unable to maintain consistency in their performances and I believe that's a weakness of the Real Madrid team this season.
And I don't think the defeat against Liverpool in the Champions League can be used as a benchmark.
And it's also important to remember that Xabi Alonso has only just become Real Madrid's manager this season and he still needs time to slowly begin the process of building the Real Madrid team.

[Rgram]

Yes, Barcelona needs to win against Bilbao so that the point gap between them and Real Madrid doesn't widen, but of course in the match between Barcelona and Bilbao, it seems that Barcelona has a greater chance of winning because, when comparing the strength of Bilbao and Barcelona, Barcelona is definitely stronger. However, when betting on that match, we must remain cautious because Bilbao cannot be underestimated. They might have identified Barcelona's weaknesses, which could result in Barcelona failing to win, such as a draw. I remember when Barcelona played against Celta, we saw that Barcelona had a weak defense, which ultimately led to Barcelona conceding 2 goals. So, it is possible that Bilbao will attack by luring all Barcelona players forward, allowing Bilbao to attack Barcelona's defense effectively, which will ultimately result in Barcelona conceding goals.

However, in that match, I would bet on Barcelona's victory, as I believe Flick will learn from previous experiences where Barcelona's defense was easily breached. What do you think the score will be in that match?

Barcelona will definitely come out with everything they have to beat Bilbao. This match is too important, not just because they need the points, but because according to the reports going around, it’s their first official game in the new Spotify Camp Nou. They won’t want to start that new stadium era with a bad result. It would look really embarrassing if they lost or even struggled.

Even though Bilbao can’t be underestimated and we’ve seen Barcelona’s defense look shaky in some games, I still believe Flick will fix those mistakes. With the pressure, the atmosphere, and the motivation of opening the new stadium with a victory, I will still bet on Barcelona to win

[Shineup]

Injuries are difficult to avoid, but the mistake Madrid made last season was that they knew there would be a hurricane of injuries because they had experienced it many times before, but they didn't prepare a backup plan because Ancelotti always told the media that he always believed in his squad.

It was a positive thing, but it set them back because they weren't prepared for the hurricane of injuries that occurred.
Now in the Xabi era they are more prepared even for the defense there are some very good players but Xabi is still trying to find some players as options or warmers in the competition for the main line-up so for now a few Madrid players are missing but they are still comfortable because the options are getting more and more for now.

Yes, the point is, Xabi does have a pretty good long-term plan at Real Madrid, which is why he's preparing everything carefully now. That's why I think, although it's true that Real Madrid's performance this season has been quite good, but in my personal opinion, it's not this season that Real Madrid's performance will fully emerge, but rather next season. Because I believe that next season, the plan that Xabi will currently put together seems to be complete and well-organized. So that's why I'm very confident that Real Madrid's epic performance will be fully visible next season.

Because we can see for ourselves that this season, Real Madrid has sometimes performed less than stellar, such as when facing Rayo. Well, that's certainly a sign that Xabi's plan is truly not perfect this season, so in essence, there are still many mistakes at Real Madrid. Furthermore, in my personal opinion, Real Madrid's attack line is currently not completely sharp. Because currently, in terms of goal productivity, Real Madrid is still behind Barcelona. So, perhaps next season will be the season we'll see Real Madrid become a truly good team. Because, at the moment, it's still a work in progress.

To me I still believe Xabi Alonso is still trying to reset the team like he's not gotten an actual players to be a first team player and I believe injury can never be a barrier for them because Real Madrid looks more set than Barcelona this season and despite what I still see them as the favorite to win this season LA Liga title and I'm certain of it and I strongly believe in Xabi Alonso to make it come to pass, Real Madrid went trophyless last season and I believe they won't let such mistake to repeat itself and it will be massive if Xabi Alonso should win the league in his first season at Madrid.

[iamsange]

To me I still believe Xabi Alonso is still trying to reset the team like he's not gotten an actual players to be a first team player and I believe injury can never be a barrier for them because Real Madrid looks more set than Barcelona this season and despite what I still see them as the favorite to win this season LA Liga title and I'm certain of it and I strongly believe in Xabi Alonso to make it come to pass, Real Madrid went trophyless last season and I believe they won't let such mistake to repeat itself and it will be massive if Xabi Alonso should win the league in his first season at Madrid.

Real Madrid is a team that doesn't have time to assess the process, so Alonso must immediately get the job done well. Furthermore, fan demands and media scrutiny will clearly put immense pressure on Alonso, as he is expected to lead Madrid to glory in both La Liga and the Champions League. However, El Real's performance so far has been relatively consistent, but Alonso must improve to achieve that goal. It's important to remember that Alonso only has a three-year contract, which certainly doesn't have much time to prove his worth.

[Luzin]

Real Madrid is a team that doesn't have time to assess the process, so Alonso must immediately get the job done well. Furthermore, fan demands and media scrutiny will clearly put immense pressure on Alonso, as he is expected to lead Madrid to glory in both La Liga and the Champions League.

Inconsistent? Maybe I don’t agree. Just look at their last match results. In the league, they lost only once in 12 games. As for the UCL, it’s a different level, but as long as Madrid can progress smoothly to the knockout stage, I still think that’s very good. Losing to a few rivals in the UCL also wasn’t by a large margin. It means Madrid is still on the right track, so I’m not worried about them. With good financial support, I think 3 years is enough time for Xabi. The new playing style still needs some adjustment, but I see good progress with Madrid.

[Kaliandra]

Injuries are difficult to avoid, but the mistake Madrid made last season was that they knew there would be a hurricane of injuries because they had experienced it many times before, but they didn't prepare a backup plan because Ancelotti always told the media that he always believed in his squad.

It was a positive thing, but it set them back because they weren't prepared for the hurricane of injuries that occurred.
Now in the Xabi era they are more prepared even for the defense there are some very good players but Xabi is still trying to find some players as options or warmers in the competition for the main line-up so for now a few Madrid players are missing but they are still comfortable because the options are getting more and more for now.

Yes, the point is, Xabi does have a pretty good long-term plan at Real Madrid, which is why he's preparing everything carefully now. That's why I think, although it's true that Real Madrid's performance this season has been quite good, but in my personal opinion, it's not this season that Real Madrid's performance will fully emerge, but rather next season. Because I believe that next season, the plan that Xabi will currently put together seems to be complete and well-organized. So that's why I'm very confident that Real Madrid's epic performance will be fully visible next season.

Because we can see for ourselves that this season, Real Madrid has sometimes performed less than stellar, such as when facing Rayo. Well, that's certainly a sign that Xabi's plan is truly not perfect this season, so in essence, there are still many mistakes at Real Madrid. Furthermore, in my personal opinion, Real Madrid's attack line is currently not completely sharp. Because currently, in terms of goal productivity, Real Madrid is still behind Barcelona. So, perhaps next season will be the season we'll see Real Madrid become a truly good team. Because, at the moment, it's still a work in progress.

Xabi is certainly a new coach for Real Madrid, so it's only natural that Real Madrid's performance has been inconsistent this season, as the players need time to adapt to the new coach, not to mention Xabi's strategy, which is certainly different from Ancelotti's.Yes, when facing Rayo, Real Madrid unexpectedly drew, even though, when comparing the strength of Real Madrid and Rayo, Rayo is clearly stronger than Real Madrid. At that time, despite having many opportunities, unfortunately, Real Madrid failed to capitalize on them effectively. However, the draw between Rayo and Real Madrid undoubtedly disappointed many people, as many likely lost their bets on that match. Well, we'll just have to wait and see if Real Madrid will perform well this season or next season. However, in my opinion, Real Madrid fans are hoping the team will win a trophy this season because waiting until next season would be too long.

[Catenaccio]

Real Madrid won El Clasico this season, so I think that's proof that Real Madrid is the strongest team in La Liga this season, However Real Madrid has often been unable to maintain consistency in their performances and I believe that's a weakness of the Real Madrid team this season.
And I don't think the defeat against Liverpool in the Champions League can be used as a benchmark.
And it's also important to remember that Xabi Alonso has only just become Real Madrid's manager this season and he still needs time to slowly begin the process of building the Real Madrid team.

They can win the first El Clasico in this season against Barcelona but they can lose a second El Clasico to Barcelona. Difference between Real Mardid and Barcelona are not too big and any result can happen in their direct matches. In addition, the La Liga title competition will be affected and even decided by results of other matches, not only El Clasico matches.

Real Madrid are doing better than the last season by beating Barcelona directly and also leading La Liga so far, but they need to be careful for maintaining current small difference against Barcelona. As so far, they have gotten some defeats including defeats by big opponents like Atletico Madrid, and such results don't show that Real Madrid are able to dominate La Liga in this season.

[tottong]

Wow, is it up to this amount now? I thought it was around maybe €2+ billion considering the fact that they took about €1.2 billion for the renovation of the Camp Nou. Prior to this season, the club announced that they made some profits for last season and that they are recovering financially, was this announcement false! Well Barcelona seems just fine or maybe they are hiding a lot still from the public.

No one knows for sure what's happening at Barcelona because sometimes we only see problems based on what's reported online.
In recent seasons, we've even heard about Barcelona auctioning off stadium seats, and they've also been reported to be experiencing severe financial problems, making it difficult to pay some of their players' high salaries.
Likewise, Lionel Messi had to leave the club that had made his name in football due to financial problems that forced him to leave the club with no other choice. The club also benefits from sponsorships and other sources, but Barcelona's financial woes are not over, as several issues remain unresolved.

[silpersurfer]

I think Real's advantage is not only that they have a broader and higher-quality football squad, but also better organization and finances. Barcelona has had huge financial problems for years and is struggling to survive financially. According to some claims, which I have already shared here, their current debt is 4 billion euros. Of course, such things affect the entire club and the players.

Wow, is it up to this amount now? I thought it was around maybe €2+ billion considering the fact that they took about €1.2 billion for the renovation of the Camp Nou. Prior to this season, the club announced that they made some profits for last season and that they are recovering financially, was this announcement false! Well Barcelona seems just fine or maybe they are hiding a lot still from the public.

Barcelona is still grappling with financial problems. It's fair to say that the new stadium cost them a fortune. However, they're nearing completion, and their expenses will be significantly reduced. The money earned after the stadium is completed will be a significant gain for Barcelona. The process they've endured for years will finally come to a happy end. For now, they're still seen as a team facing financial difficulties.

I don't know why we're discussing this again, even though their financial problems haven't been resolved, but is there anything new I haven't read about the financial crisis in Barcelona?

They are doing quite well despite still lacking funds, having sponsors and other support for Barcelona so that they can perform exceptionally well in many matches. Is the situation getting worse or what? It should be difficult for a team like Barcelona to go bankrupt if they are able to utilize their abilities. Barcelona is a big team and has a wide influence in the world of soccer, and they are still very consistent in their matches to this day.

[Ryu_Ar1]

Injuries are inevitable especially when the players are overworked and Flick is still doing just that as the players are forced to stay at their best with no rotation despite a busy schedule.

It's just that if you look now it is indeed this condition that Flick will still do at Barcelona on the grounds that some young players whose experience is still below have little difficulty in adapting to senior players, especially those who are struggling financially which makes them unable to do much in player transfers.
This condition cannot be prevented for now because Flick will also not be able to play with a young squad as a whole which makes some players become shortened and lose their fitness due to fatigue.

The injury problems of Barcelona is not really their main issue at the moment, the players have somehow dipped in form due to maybe fatigue and overwork. There are players available that Hansi Flick could use but maybe due to their performance they’re not been used. I think the players who ain’t playing regularly should up their game. Roony B. and some other guys have not performed to their expectations.
Injury isn’t the problem of Barcelona, their available players are underperforming and that’s just it.

It is precisely the condition of the player's injury that affects Barcelona and the mistake Flick made was that he was too easy to release players after injury.
We see that the absence of Lewa and Lamine in the attacking line makes their condition worse consciously or not, even though Lewa is quite old, he is still one of the players who is used as a backbone to score goals.

Another condition is the injury of Inigo Martinez and immediately left to go to the SPL making their defense destroyed even until now Inigo's role still cannot be replaced by young players which makes the situation a little complicated where they are quite easy to lose momentum.

With this in mind how can there still be a reason injuries don't bother them, even though their young players at Barcelona B are many but to be in the main squad with so much competition is too naive to convince that they can compete mentally.

[Velvet78]

Real Madrid entered the international break with an unexpected point loss against Vallecano you know. There was a productivity problem in that game. Even Mbappe had only 1 shot in the whole game. 

This week they once again have an easy game to play. It is against Elche away. 1.39 given for Real Madrid to win. It is absolutely a good choice in a multi.

I assume they wouldn't mess up this time...

[Olatundespo]

Every coach clearly has to think beyond their first year, especially for the next season, as the club president's contract is still more than a year away. Furthermore, as you mentioned earlier, Real Madrid has clearly tied Xabi Alonso to a long-term contract, so he's already thinking about the next season.
I believe Real Madrid's performance this season under Xabi Alonso has been very significant, so their manager's focus isn't just on this year. It's now time for Xabi Alonso to focus on the next few seasons.
Sometimes, winning every game isn't always necessary. However, yesterday's match against Rayo Vallecano was certainly not easy, as many teams, like Barcelona, ​​often struggle against Rayo Vallecano. Indeed, from the current La Liga standings, Rayo Vallecano is in 12th place, which means they cannot be underestimated because when Rayo Vallecano plays against a top team, they always put up quite a fierce fight, making it difficult for teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​and other top teams to win the match, even though in terms of the sharpness of their strikers, they certainly cannot be as sharp as when playing against other teams.

Yeah, looking beyond the very first season is something that should be taken into consideration but for for big clubs, I don't think they would. Clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona are elite clubs and they always wants to win something at the end of the season, the fans are everly demanding and maybe that's why the clubs are so successful especially Real Madrid. Even though Alonso has a contract for some few years with the club, he understands more than anyone else how demanding the job will be and the fans or board won't accept excuses despite it's his first season. He might actually be forgiven if he wins nothing in his first season but that will depend if the season is not a total disaster for him and the team and after the second year still nothing, then we all knows what will follow suit.

I don't always think it's a good idea for the board to just put the manager under the knife. Carlo Ancelotti took care of Real Madrid and brought them trophies but he had to leave after four years. The moment he left Real Madrid was not a good one for him. But he was criticized a lot last season and the overall situation of Real Madrid was very bad. Taking charge of these elite clubs is both risky and prestigious. Real Madrid has been doing well since Alonso took over but it is not yet said whether they will be able to win trophies. If they do not win this season and their performance continues to improve, Alonso may get some relief but he will have to gradually come under pressure and try to take the team to the best position possible. The pressure from the fans will have to be tolerated more than the pressure from the board. And it would be a stage where you can finally say goodbye with dignity.