Xabi Alonso: From Midfield Maestro to Managerial Marvel, And Now, A Real Madrid Return?

What a ride it’s been for Xabi Alonso! From bossing the midfield for Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Spain, to now making waves from the dugout, the man just doesn’t miss. When he took over as Bayer Leverkusen’s head coach in 2022, they were sitting at a miserable 16th in the Bundesliga. Fast forward to today? They’re unbeaten Bundesliga champions—for the first time! Oh, and throw in the DFB Pokal and the DFL Super Cup too. Talk about a clean sweep!

Leverkusen fans aren’t taking it lightly either. They’ve gone all out, honoring Xabi with a plaque and even naming a street after him. Imagine that driving down “Xabi Alonso Straße” on your way to celebrate a title. Iconic.

But here’s the real twist: the Spanish tactician is reportedly packing his bags. Why? Because Real Madrid is calling. And when Madrid calls, you answer. With Carlo Ancelotti’s legendary chapter at the Bernabéu closing (yep, he’s Brazil-bound for the 2026 World Cup), Xabi’s homecoming might just be written in the stars.

Ancelotti’s graceful exit is already in motion no drama, no wage squabbles, just pure class from the Italian. After one final El Clásico, the curtain falls, and the stage may be set for a new era… the Xabi Alonso era.

But not without a sting. In what could be his final El Clásico at the helm, Ancelotti’s Madrid fell 4-3 to Barcelona in a thrilling showdown. A bitter pill to swallow for Los Blancos and a reminder that change is coming.

Madridistas, are you ready?

By Yockshard Enyendi