I’m leaving with certainties,” began Xabi Alonso. “This tournament has taught me many things about what we are and what we have to improve.” And that was all the new Real Madrid boss could say after his side succumbed to a shocking 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup semifinals.

While much of the attention centers on Kylian Mbappe’s reunion with his former club, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has already set the tone with a firm message. The world will be watching as Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain collide in the Club World Cup semifinal,

Xabi Alonso hinted that Kylian Mbappé will get the nod to start the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain, but only if he can prove in time that he is healthy.

In Real Madrid, a 4-0 in the semifinals of any major tournament is usually fertile ground for fires, but Xabi Alonso's first Real Madrid has also given reasons to excite its fans.These are the five