Over the last 12-18 months, there has been a lot of speculation in regards to the Real Madrid manager’s position at the Santiago Bernabeu. Carlo Ancelotti has worked wonders during his second spell

German champions Bayer Leverkusen have this week closed an agreement to sign a former member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Atlético Madrid.That’s according to transfer insider Fabrizio

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has made a personal demand to Spanish giants Real Madrid before he agrees to join as their head coach.

Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen visited Simeone's Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night - The Athletic was watching both men

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The Spanish center-back is one of the options being considered by the current Bundesliga champion to strengthen their defense.

Xabi Alonso, head coach of Bayer Leverkusen and former Real Madrid midfielder, made statements regarding his future following reports that Carlo Ancelotti would not continue with the Spanish club next season.

Xabi Alonso has responded about potentially replacing Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. The ex-Los Blancos midfielder has done a phenomenal job with Bundesliga ou

The Spanish coach is the main candidate to replace Ancelotti at Real Madrid.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is rumoured to have decided to leave his post at the end of season, sparking speculation that Xabi Alonso will be brought in to replace him

The Bundesliga champions surged into a two-goal lead thanks to strikes from Patrik Schick and Aleix Garcia at the Red Bull Arena

Bayer Leverkusen need to be ruthless to win at Atletico Madrid and edge closer to a direct spot in the Champions League last 16, manager Xabi Alonso said ahead of Tuesday's clash.