Coach Xabi Alonso beware of having trouble at Real Madrid because of this name

Coach Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid are still doing well since the start of the 2025-2026 season thanks to Kylian Mbappe's impressive scoring record. However, the Spanish coach must also be careful if he does not want to encounter difficulties due to his dependence on Mbappe.

After an unsuccessful 2024-2025 season, Real Madrid is making a strong comeback in the new season with consecutive positive results in all competitions. However, the "White Vultures" have suddenly slowed down in the last two matches and this has sounded the alarm bell for coach Alonso.

Mbappe is currently the main striker of Real Madrid.

In the last two matches, Real Madrid lost 0-1 to Liverpool (Champions League) and were held to a goalless draw by Rayo Vallecano (La Liga). Of course, that is not a crisis, but it exposed the fact that coach Xabi Alonso's team is dependent on Kylian Mbappe.

This season, Mbappe has scored 18 goals in 16 games, a number that clearly shows his central role in every attacking plan that coach Alonso is building at Real Madrid. If he continues to thrive, there will be nothing to say. However, the problem is that every time the French striker fails to score, Real becomes harmless to the opponent's defense.

The recent match against Vallecano is proof, Real Madrid players launched 21 shots but only 5 were on target and created exactly one big chance. The former AS Monaco and PSG star alone did not have a single shot that found the opponent's goal.

Meanwhile, Vinicius is still trying to prove his role but his efforts have not had much effect. Other names in the attack line such as Rodrygo are not capable enough to carry the attack when the team is in trouble. Mbappe is like a "gear" at the moment and every movement of his helps the Real Madrid team operate smoothly. But when that "gear" is stuck, the whole system stops.

The problem lies in the tactical structure itself. Alonso pursues a style of football that is tightly controlled and counter-attacking, but when the transition is stifled by opponents, Real loses its dynamism. The Basque coach himself admitted: “We lack the ability to create chances on the counter-attack.” It is a confession that shows Real do not have a real “Plan B”.

Coach Alonso needs to find someone to "share the fire" with Mbappe.

According to statistics, Vinicius is the top scorer for Real Madrid this season (except Mbappe) with only 5 goals. Guler and Bellingham each have 3 goals, Brahim and Mastantuono each have 1 goal, along with the goals of the defense.

Under coach Zidane or more recently Ancelotti, Real Madrid still have top strikers like Bale, Ronaldo or Benzema. However, their source of goals does not depend on anyone. Real Madrid can tear the opponent's net from any position. They can win with long shots, headers or set pieces. But at present, Real only has one formula for scoring goals, which is "waiting for Mbappe". And this makes them easier to predict than ever.

Alonso has been doing well since arriving at Real Madrid, helping the team maintain stability immediately after changing coaches.

But the attack line – which is the symbol of the Royal team – is becoming the most vulnerable position. If coach Alonso does not find a solution soon, Real Madrid will likely have difficulty in conquering La Liga and the Champions League.

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