Before Real Madrid’s trip to the United States, the feeling was already clear, and after the defeat to PSG, there’s no longer any doubt: the squad isn’t complete. Xabi Alonso has consistently repeated this throughout the Club World Cup, and the coming weeks are expected to make it even more evident. Despite the depth of talent in the current roster, the coach believes key pieces are still missing. Carreras will be the first to arrive, but he won’t be the last.

The result against PSG wasn’t just disappointing; the manner of the defeat made it worse. Yet inside the club, the response has been calm but firm. There’s full conviction that the right steps are being taken, even if the team fell short of competing with the European champions. From the change of manager to the push for reinforcements, Real Madrid’s leadership is aligned in its belief that this path was necessary.

Tensions and distance had been growing since the start of the season. The internal atmosphere was off, and the constant rumors only fueled the disconnect. Even Ancelotti has admitted privately that the decision to part ways was the right one for both sides. In modern football, and especially at a club like Real Madrid, long-term coaching tenures are a rare luxury. Everyone moves on, and both parties seem content with how things have unfolded.

Xabi Alonso is viewed as the ideal man to lead this new cycle. His work in Palm Beach during the preseason has already earned the trust of the board, who accompanied him closely during the tour. They see the foundation being laid, but also recognize that much more needs to be done, and Alonso has been told clearly: make decisions with total authority. No player is off limits.

Names and reputations will not protect anyone. With the exits of Luka Modric and Lucas Vazquez already confirmed, and others likely to follow, the locker room must adapt. The squad must fully embrace the incoming signings. Anyone unwilling to commit fully to the project will find themselves on the outside. This moment is not just about winning; it’s about reigniting the competitive spirit that has been lacking.

After the final whistle against PSG, one message was delivered to Alonso loud and clear: you have the freedom to decide. With the new season just a month away, time is short and the warnings have already been sent. Either you're part of this project, or you're out.

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