
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham admitted any decisions regarding Xabi Alonso’s place on the touchline are made “far above” the players, though he still insisted the dressing room is “united” behind the manager.
After a nightmare November saw Los Blancos surrender first place in La Liga and win just one out of five matches across all competitions, Alonso suddenly found himself under fire despite the near-perfect start he spearheaded in 2025–26.