Real Madrid were recently eliminated from the Club World Cup following their disheartening 4-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinal on July 9. The Club World Cup was Xabi Alonso's first competition since taking charge as Real Madrid's head coach in May following the dismissal of Carlo Ancelotti.

Former player Gareth Bale knows Luka Modric more than most players. The Welsh wizard played alongside Modric at Real Madrid for ten seasons, and before that, fo

Former Real Madrid star winger Gareth Bale expects new head coach Xabi Alonso to make "big changes" at the club, considering he is not scared to "drop anyone". After savouring success with Bayer Leverkusen,