“Let’s see if last year it was Ancelotti and now it’s Xabi…” This was reportedly the comment exchanged among Real Madrid players after the draw against Elche at the Martínez Valero, according to OK Diario. The squad is trying to identify the root of the issues holding them back on the pitch. What they have agreed on is that a large part of the responsibility lies with them, and that not everything can fall on the manager, now Xabi Alonso.

Several players have engaged in self-criticism, acknowledging that the coach cannot always be the problem. The issue is that part of the squad believes otherwise. Xabi Alonso has only been at the club for a few months, but it has been enough time for him to lose the trust of Vinicius Jr., who is unhappy with his current role at Real Madrid. The frustration of one player affects the entire group, and he is not the only one experiencing this situation.

Real Madrid are now three matches without a win. Elche, recently promoted from the second division, showed excellent organization and played with clear ideas and fluidity. Eder Sarabia’s game plan was executed to perfection and proved superior, even against a team like Real Madrid.

The match against Elche could become a turning point. Up next is the Champions League, with a demanding test against Olympiacos, coached by José Luis Mendilibar.

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