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Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid (www.realmadrid.com)

submitted 2 months ago by IceSoup@sopuli.xyz to c/football@sopuli.xyz

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[–] IceSoup@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Absolute insane decision to me. Yes, they haven't looked great, but they are top 8 in CL and only 4 points behind in La Liga. It wouldn't be the first time Real looks underwhelming in the first half of the season before stepping up on the second half.

[–] tankplanker@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

I suspect his popularity with their glacticos is the real reason here. You can't afford to lose the support of players like that as its cheaper to change the manager than a bunch of super expensive players.

I still think its the wrong decision but it would not be the first time the manager takes the fall than the superstar.

[–] dogslayeggs@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Yeah, I don't follow RM at all and have no idea how they look on the field, but their results are pretty good.