Did he really fail in Real Madrid, or the players and management did not give him enough time, because as I remember well, Real Madrid were still at a position where they could compete for the La Liga when he left. It was also his first season in the La Liga in a tram where the expectations are very high, and any result not the first is considered a failure. I do not think he failed.
Position of Real Madrid in La Liga was not too bad, and rightly they still competed for La Liga title when he was sacked but the biggest reason is internal conflict between Xabi Alonso and star players in the club. Eventually like many decisions made by big clubs recent years, they usually choose star players rather than head coaches, hence Xabi Alonso had to leave the club this way.
Real Madrid has always being a high spirited club. They are the kind of team that demanded more from both players and managers, bragging rights and all. Considering what they have in the Real Madrid squad and they would be coming out of a season without a trophy to sure for it, that’s absurd. Not to mention the fact that, they got humiliated at every El-Classico, Alonso certainly wasn’t the man to manage such a demanding team, he’s not ready yet.
Since Xabi Alonso sack and his departure, situation in Real Madrid was not considerable improved and they already had a no-title season with Arbeloa while internal conflicts among their players and with Arbeloa did not deescalate but actually escalated further in last weeks of season.
The Press conference of Florentino Perez days ago is like his strong announcement that there are many attempts to bring back highest competitiveness in the club for a next season. The club president has been preparing many things for a next season in order to not only compete for titles but also for winning titles. Two seasons failed without titles are too much and Perez no longer want to have another one like this in a next season.