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Real Madrid icon Luis Figo questions the decision to sack Xabi Alonso, stating he didn't have enough time to succeed. The team has struggled this season, failing to secure any trophies.
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Real Madrid icon questions Xabi Alonso sack decision ā āI donāt think he had timeā
The 2025-26 season has been a miserable one for Real Madrid, and it will almost end without a trophy heading to the Bernabeu. Alvaro Arbeloaās side have already fallen short in the Champions League, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup, while they are very unlikely to overturn a nine-point deficit to Barcelona in the La Liga title race.
One of the defining moments of Real Madridās season was the departure of Xabi Alonso, who left via mutual agreement after losing the Super Cup final to Barcelona. The former Bayer Leverkusen head coach had a decent record during his time in charge, but he struggled to convince the dressing room with his methods, which ultimately led to the decision for him to depart.
As per Marca, Real Madrid icon Luis Figo has questioned whether Real Madrid should have allowed Alonso to leave, as he believes the 44-year-old was not given enough time to make his mark at the Bernabeu.
āThe reality is that it is a bad season.Ā For Real Madrid, if you donāt win, itās always a negative season. When the titles are missing, itās because things didnāt work. I donāt think he (Alonso) was given enough time. We did not even have time to make an analysis of the months he has been there. Itās very complicated.ā
Figo was also asked about who he sees as the teams most likely to win this seasonās Champions League, and among them is not , who are Spainās sole remaining candidate in the competition.
Xabi Alonso was sacked after a disappointing season where Real Madrid failed to win any trophies, despite having a decent record.
Luis Figo expressed that he believes Xabi Alonso was not given enough time to make an impact at Real Madrid before his departure.
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āFrom what they have shown, my favourites areĀ PSG and Bayern. They are two very strong teams. I like the way they play football, but anything can happen. Weāre in the best moment of the Champions League and the teams that are there have deserved it.ā
Figo also spoke glowingly on Lamine Yamal, who continues to grow from strength to strength at his former club Barcelona.
āHe is incredible.Ā He is an incredible talent. I hope he continues to grow as a player and that he has an incredible career.ā