Real Madrid have reasons to be optimistic about the new dawn under Xabi Alonso, but their stiffest test yet awaits on Wednesday night, as reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain stand in the

Xabi Alonso took over as the Real Madrid manager after Carlo Ancelotti parted ways with the club after the 2024-25 season. The Italian, now in charge of Brazil, is the most successful manager in Los Blancos history.

Rodrygo did not feature for Madrid towards the end of last season under Carlo Ancelotti and there were concerns at the club about the player sometimes lacking motivation in traini