The football world is reeling after a shocking scene unfolded at the Estadio Martínez Valero: Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso reportedly fell to his knees in frustration after his star-studded squad failed to defeat bottom-table Elche. What should have been an easy win turned into a catastrophic draw — and the consequences inside the Real Madrid dressing room are already proving seismic.
Witnesses say Alonso was visibly devastated, overwhelmed by the weight of the expectations placed on him and the brutal reality that Real Madrid’s glamourous names are not delivering on the pitch. The normally calm, calculated manager was seen kneeling down on the touchline, hands on his head, as the referee blew the final whistle. For the coach who arrived with hopes of reviving Real’s golden era, this was not just a disappointing result — it was the breaking point.
And when the final whistle ended the nightmare, Alonso did something even more shocking behind closed doors:
he reportedly informed the board that two underperforming stars will be removed from the squad and pushed out in January.
No names have been officially revealed yet, but insiders claim these two players have been on thin ice for weeks. Their performances have been criticized as lackluster, their attitudes questioned, and their impact on the pitch described as “invisible.” Alonso, a man known for discipline and tactical precision, has had enough. The message from the coach is clear: either perform at Real Madrid standards or get out of the way.
Sources inside Valdebebas training center say the dressing room atmosphere after the Elche draw was “ice cold.” Alonso reportedly delivered one of the harshest speeches of his short Real tenure, telling the players that some of them were “embarrassing the badge” and that the January window will be the chance to “clean out dead weight.”
The two unnamed stars were allegedly informed directly, in short conversations that left teammates stunned. One player is said to have reacted angrily, accusing Alonso of “singling him out,” while the other reportedly left the facility without speaking to anyone. Both are expected to be placed on the transfer list immediately.
This is not the first time Real Madrid has had a mid-season meltdown, but it is arguably the most dramatic so far under Alonso. A draw against a struggling Elche side — a team fighting to survive — has now triggered a chain reaction that could reshape the squad’s identity heading into the second half of the season.
Fans, already furious after a string of underwhelming performances, are demanding names, explanations, and accountability. Social media exploded within minutes of the news breaking, with supporters calling for a massive squad overhaul and questioning the motivation of certain players who seem to disappear when Real needs them the most.
What makes this crisis even more explosive is that Alonso himself is under immense pressure. Expectations were sky-high when he replaced Carlo Ancelotti, and many believed his modern tactical style would revitalize a squad overflowing with world-class talent. But results haven’t matched the hype. Too many sloppy draws, too many wasted chances, too many errors that fans blame on both poor coaching decisions and lazy performances from specific players.
The disastrous Elche draw now feels like the turning point — the match that forces Real Madrid to choose between staying in decline or cutting deep into the squad to save the season.
The big questions now circling Madrid:
- Which two stars are being pushed out?
- Will the dressing room split even further after Alonso’s decision?
- And above all — can Real Madrid recover from this internal earthquake before the title race slips away?
One thing is certain: the Elche draw was not just a disappointing result — it was the spark that ignited a full-blown Real Madrid crisis. And with January approaching fast, the drama is only just beginning.
