Xabi Alonso hug was to show Real Madrid 'unity'
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Real Madrid issue ruthless new Xabi Alonso sack ultimatum as Jude Bellingham shares true feelings on boss
Alonso has been brutally given a new sack timeline at the Bernabeu, per a leading Spanish source, while Jude Bellingham has given an insight into the dressing room's take on their under-fire coach
The two managers meet on Wednesday in a Champions League match that is already key to Alonso's future at Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso has already hinted that he would jump at the chance to manage Liverpool if Arne Slot is sacked in the near future. The current Reds manager is under immense pressure after overseeing a dreadful start to their Premier League title defence.
In a thrilling encounter set for December 11th at 4:00 AM Beijing time, Real Madrid will host Manchester City in the sixth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage. This match marks the first coaching clash between two football legends, Xabi Alonso and Pep Guardiola, who previously shared the pitch during their playing careers.