Every body: Real Madrid defeated their strong opponents in two games, and the national derby is a huge challenge for Alonso

On October 23, the Spanish media "Daily Sports" wrote an article to preview the upcoming El Clasico and stated that this focus battle is a huge challenge for Alonso.

Western media pointed out that Real Madrid is welcoming the upcoming El Clasico with the highest expectations. After being beaten four times by Barcelona last year and losing the league, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup championships, there was a feeling of revenge in the streets and in the locker room, which directly led to the early departure of Ancelotti, who had one year left on his contract.

Xabi Alonso has been selected as the successor to the Italian coach. This famous player who has played for the team is well versed in the operation of the wealthy locker room. He has injected the team with a modern football style that is closer to the top European teams. However, he is still struggling to adjust to certain players who are torn between individual performance and tactical discipline.

What really failed to improve was the results. Similar to Ancelotti, Alonso seems to have a hard time winning every game. Half of the wins were won by one goal, and 3 of the 5 games were won in the last ten minutes. The worst thing is that in the 17 games he coached Real Madrid, he suffered two defeats against strong opponents: 0-4 loss to Paris Saint-Germain and 2-5 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Now we are about to face the most important test of our coaching career, against Barcelona. The record he takes over leaves no room for error. A repeat of last year's 0-4 defeat at the Bernabeu may lay the foundation for a plan with no future. That disastrous defeat was not only a precursor to the subsequent collapse, but also paved the way for Barcelona's eventual championship.

There have been whispers within Real Madrid. The club has made up for the shortcomings of last season by signing a centre-back, a full-back, a right winger and a left-back this summer, but it may still lack a midfielder to fill the vacancy left by Modric. The Croatian star is still missed by many people. Even if he loses, although Alonso is unlikely to be dismissed immediately, his future will surely begin to waver.

On Sunday evening, October 26, at 23:15, the El Clasico will start on time, and Real Madrid will face Barcelona at the Bernabeu.