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Real Madrid’s Defensive Reshuffle: The Uncertain Future of David Alaba

Real Madrid are embarking on a major restructuring of their defensive unit ahead of the 2025/26 season — a transformation that signals the dawn of a new era under recently appointed manager Xabi Alonso. The club’s recent moves in the transfer market, including the high-profile acquisition of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool and the signing of

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Carlo Ancelotti’s leadership to a new era under Xabi Alonso.

1. Xabi Alonso’s Tactical Shift Alonso’s dual-system approach—either a 4-4-2 or a 3-5-2/5-3-2—signals a move toward compactness and control. At Bayer Leverkusen, he demonstrated a penchant for: Fluid build-up play from the back Wing-back utilization for width A double-pivot or single-pivot midfield for balance Striker pairing, which aligns well with the Mbappe-Vinicius partnership This could

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All Possession, No Points: Man City Held by Saints

| Matchday Review | 2024/25 Premier League Another frustrating day at the office for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, as they were held to a 0-0 draw by a disciplined Southampton side at St. Mary’s. City had all the possession, all the territory—but ultimately, none of the goals. Let’s be honest: this felt like two points

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