“Sack Xabi Alonso now before it will be too late, managers have mastered his playing pattern, Real Madrid needs a new Coach”- Former Real Madrid Manager Zidane has told Florentino Perez to Sack the Coach

Xabi Alonso has experienced a reduction in the strain surrounding his position as manager, following his team’s recent run of five consecutive victories in various competitions.

Yesterday’s media coverage suggested that the coach might have regained some favor with the board thanks to this reversal in fortunes, particularly after defeating Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal.

Consequently, tonight’s match against Barcelona appeared to have limited significance for his job security, with reports indicating that even a loss wouldn’t result in his dismissal given the team’s recent progress.

According to Directo Gol, though, Alonso’s position isn’t as secure as recent coverage suggested.

While the manager might retain his role following a Barcelona defeat, the extent of any loss would significantly impact the board’s decision.

If Real Madrid suffers a significant defeat similar to some matches from last season, it could mark the conclusion of Alonso’s tenure at the club. Therefore, the coach remains under scrutiny.

Basing his job security on the scale of a potential loss creates uncertainty, as what constitutes a ‘significant’ defeat is open to interpretation.

Given the rivalry’s history, one might assume a defeat would be considered ‘significant’ if Barcelona scores four or more goals against Real Madrid while facing minimal resistance.

Despite this uncertainty, the Real Madrid squad isn’t approaching the final with trepidation. Instead, there’s genuine confidence that they can defeat Barcelona for the second straight meeting and claim silverware this time.