The massive sit-in at Real Madrid is already underway. This is not the one scheduled for Sunday morning at Valdebebas, led by Florentino Pérez with the club’s members present, but rather the internal meeting that has taken place inside the first team dressing room in recent hours.

Karim Benzema recently offered his view in AS on what needed to change for Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid to function more effectively. His words appear to have resonated. The doubts that surfaced after the match against Rayo Vallecano, amplified by the gestures seen on the pitch, showed a clear lack of understanding among the starters. The squad has responded by seeking a collective solution.

Mbappé, Vinicius, and Bellingham understand that they need to improve their connection, distribute responsibilities, and clearly define their roles. They have already taken steps in that direction. Their relationship is good, but clarifying positions was essential, a principle that, according to Benzema, helped elevate the team during his own time at Real Madrid.

Returning from the international break, Xabi Alonso has reinforced the need to recover what was lost after the Clásico at the Bernabéu: the spirit of solidarity that drove the team to press, run, and compete with intensity, something that faded in Liverpool and Vallecas. This lack of collective effort concerned the coach, who has used the past few days to reflect, identify the problem, and attempt to find a solution.

A year ago, Carlo Ancelotti was also forced to hold similar internal meetings to restore the team’s competitive edge. He even resorted to video sessions, a tool Xabi uses often but one Ancelotti typically avoided, only turning to it out of necessity. Back then, the reaction was short-lived. Xabi hopes that this time the response will be more than temporary.

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