Since replacing Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid manager late last month, Xabi Alonso has repeatedly stressed the importance of time on the training ground to implement new ideas. The 43-year-old Spaniard only had time for a handful of sessions at Madrid’s Valdebebas training ground before leaving for the Club World Cup,

After claiming there is a “feeling of power” at Real Madrid, Barcelona president Joan Laporta came under fire from Xabi Alonso. Even though the next El Clásico is months away, Real Madrid and Barcelona are still battling off the pitch.

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso was on Thursday drawn on the recent comments laid out by Barcelona president Joan Laporta regarding the capital giants.For those not aware, Barcelona’s boardroom