Despite the criticism, Alonso outperforms Flick!

There is much debate surrounding the performance of manager Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid, sparking widespread criticism, particularly after draws against Rayo Vallecano and Elche, two of the less competitive teams in La Liga. The Spanish coach has been accused of problems in team management, a lack of a clear playing style, and an over-reliance on Kylian Mbappé, who has scored half of the team's goals this season. Press reports have also indicated dissatisfaction among some players with the manager's methods . Despite these criticisms, the statistics tell a different story. Since taking over before the Club World Cup, Alonso has led Real Madrid to 17 victories in 23 matches, a win percentage of 73.9%. This surpasses the 70.6% win rate achieved by Hansi Flick, manager of arch-rivals Barcelona, ​​this season. This superiority is achieved despite Alonso having overseen six more matches than the German coach, all of which were in the Club World Cup. The remaining matches under his leadership resulted in three defeats against top clubs and three draws, two of which were against lower-ranked teams, Rayo Vallecano and Elche . In terms of attacking and defensive statistics, Real Madrid's performance under Alonso demonstrates clear effectiveness. The team scored 47 goals and conceded 22, achieving a goal difference of +25, averaging 2.04 goals per game, compared to 0.96 goals conceded per game. Based on the team's results in 23 matches, the average points earned per game is 2.35, reflecting the team's competitiveness despite recent inconsistencies . Xabi Alonso's future with Real Madrid remains a subject of much debate within sporting circles, with some criticizing the team's performance in recent weeks and others supporting him, arguing that the statistics prove his success thus far and that it is still too early to make a final judgment on his tenure.