In a blockbuster decision that’s already sending shockwaves through the football world, new Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has reportedly finalized his preferred starting lineup for the 2025/26 campaign — and it features a massive omission.
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🧠 Alonso Shows No Mercy — “No Player is Untouchable”
Sources from Valdebebas confirm that Alonso has ruthlessly axed one of Real Madrid’s biggest names from his tactical blueprint — despite their legacy, wages, and fanbase popularity. The new boss is determined to build a team based on form, hunger, and tactical fit, not reputation.
> “He’s building his system from scratch — tactical intelligence, mobility, and discipline are his non-negotiables,” said a club insider.
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🚫 Who’s OUT?
While the club has not officially announced the full lineup, several insiders point to one likely casualty:
🟥 Luka Modrić, ❌ Rodrygo Goes, or even ⚠️ Federico Valverde — names being whispered in Madrid as the potential star who’s been left out of the starting XI for the upcoming campaign.
Rodrygo is the most speculated name, especially given the club’s activity in the transfer market and Alonso’s increasing trust in Arda Güler, Trent Alexander-Arnold (in a hybrid role), and the expected partnership between Mbappé and Bellingham.
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🔄 A Tactical Revolution at the Bernabéu
Alonso is known for his structured positional play and desire to control matches through precise pressing and sharp transitions. As such, players who struggle to adapt defensively or lack off-the-ball discipline may find themselves out in the cold.
> “He doesn’t care about status. If you don’t fit the system, you won’t play,” another source confirmed.
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💥 Fans React: “This is the beginning of a new Real Madrid”
Madridistas are torn — some applaud Alonso’s boldness and fresh approach, while others feel club legends and loyal stars deserve more respect.
But one thing is certain: a new era has begun, and Xabi Alonso is not here to please — he’s here to win.
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📌 More to come as the official preseason squad list is expected to drop next week — all eyes on who truly made the cut… and who’s watching from the bench.
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