Real Madrid continues to struggle for consistency under Xabi Alonso, despite flashes of brilliance earlier in the season.
While the victory in the October Clásico offered brief relief, performances in La Liga and the Champions League have largely fallen short of expectations.
Heavy reliance on Kylian Mbappé, combined with tactical imbalances, has exposed internal tensions within the squad, affecting several key players. Although relations between the coach and Vinícius Júnior have improved, frustrations persist in the dressing room as results fail to match ambitions.
The situation will not improve through the January transfer window. According to Cadena Cope, Real Madrid has decided not to recruit any new players this winter, with Endrick’s loan move to Lyon standing as the club’s only adjustment. The management believes the current squad has enough quality to compete, rejecting Xabi Alonso’s request for a defensive midfielder.
The club prefers to wait until the summer, when a more active transfer strategy is planned, relying meanwhile on internal options and young talents to stabilize the season.