Alonso under the microscope... Has he begun to lose control of the helm at Real Madrid?

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Real Madrid's disappointing draw against Elche yesterday, Sunday, in the 13th round of the Spanish League, sparked further anger and criticism within the royal team against the players and coach Xabi Alonso. Real Madrid failed to win for the third time in a row in all competitions, after drawing two weeks ago with Rayo Vallecano (0-0) in La Liga, in addition to losing to Liverpool (1-0) in the Champions League. Madrid newspapers put great pressure on Xabi Alonso, considering that he is in any case primarily responsible for the team's frustrating draw, which made them on the verge of losing the lead to their rival Barcelona, the title holder. Englishman Jude Bellingham scored a goal to save Real from losing and equalize the result (2-2) in a match in which Kylian Mbappe remained silent from scoring for the third time in a row, but the torrent of criticism primarily targeted Xabi Alonso, who Spanish newspapers considered to be "leading the team down a dark path." One of the Madrid newspapers says: "Despite the Spanish coach's attempt to surprise everyone by completely changing his style of play, as he relied on a 3-4-3 plan to compensate for the many defensive absences, especially with the trio Asensio, Huesen, and Carreras behind a very offensive quartet, the option seemed bold, but it was undoubtedly fraught with risks." Following the match, Alonso has indeed become a real concern, according to the same source, as after his 2-2 draw with Elche, Real Madrid has failed to return to winning ways in three consecutive matches, which reinforces doubts about Xabi Alonso and some of his players. Real Madrid fans blamed Alonso for the team's current situation, as some reports stated that Real had been under pressure from the start, unable to pass the ball well, and even less able to control the opponent's transitions. Accusations were directed at Alonso for losing control of the team and the players, in addition to the problems that have already occurred with 3 players, namely Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo? As for the defense line, the coach was unable to give his players the ideal plan, as despite his goal, Dean Huijsen was defensively shaky, while Trent Alexander-Arnold was often out of position on the wing. Some newspapers say: "The Spanish and English players embodied the difficulties of Real Madrid's defense line, which was on the verge of collapse many times during the match, and this clearly shows the coach's lack of solutions and leadership." Apart from the result (2-2), the fragility of the team's structure, the weak offensive cohesion, and Xabi Alonso's questionable choices are what are causing concern within the royal house, as Real Madrid has regained the top of the standings, but is still in a state of stagnation. While Gonzalo Garcia wasted a golden opportunity to win the match in stoppage time, the Real Madrid team completely lacked ideas and control, leaving an impression of helplessness on everyone. Alonso, the biggest source of concern in the Real Madrid environment, will have to find a solution next Wednesday on the field against Olympiacos of Greece in Athens in the Champions League.