Diego Simeone vs Xabi Alonso: A meeting of coaching minds – and one that could happen again soon
“Players like Xabi Alonso in midfield have the capacity to read the whole game,” Simeone said then. “Alonso’s return meant ...
Leverkusen lacked maturity in 2-1 loss at 10-man Atletico, says Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso lamented his side's failure to hold onto a first-half lead at 10-man Atletico Madrid, ...
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The first signing that Xabi Alonso demanded from Florentino Pérez
The Spanish coach is the main candidate to replace Ancelotti at Real Madrid.
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Liverpool crash European power rankings with Forest just behind Real and Premier League leader
Liverpool have cracked the top ten of Europe's best teams on current form, with a bitter European rival and two Premier ...
Leverkusen must beat Atletico to close on top-eight finish, says Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen need to be ruthless to win at Atletico Madrid and edge closer to a direct spot in the Champions League last ...
Understanding Real Madrid’s season: The injuries, the balance and the big-game struggles
The European champions have not had it all their own way in 2024-25 and they have work to do to advance to the Champions ...
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Simeone lauds Álvarez & Reinildo after dramatic Atlético win over Bayer Leverkusen
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone lauded his team after the dramatic comeback win over Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen in ...
Juventus need more from their strikers, says Motta after Champions League draw at Brugge
Juventus manager Thiago Motta was critical of his forwards as his side had to settle for a 0-0 draw at Club Brugge in the ...