Breaking news came out of Real Madrid in La Liga yesterday, as team president Florentino Pérez made the decision to sack manager Xabi Alonso following their 3-2 Supercopa de España loss to bitter rivals FC Barcelona, after only 7 months in charge. Join Claudia Pagan, Nico Cantor, Michael Lahoud & Geoff Shreeves as they break down the decision, reacting to whether or not Real Madrid made the right call in regards to the team's future. Plus, Guillem Balagué joins the show to give his thoughts on the firing, as well as discuss the decision to make Álvaro Arbeloa Xabi Alonso's replacement.
0:00 YouTube REACTION to sacking
0:30 Xabi Alonso's comments
1:01 The big reason Alonso was sacked
2:44 Was this a long-time coming?
3:27 Real Madrid's season resume
3:41 Unsustainable dynamic at Madrid?
5:37 "Guard of Honor" moment
6:19 Alonso is safe if they beat Barça?
8:15 Was Alonso sacked too early?
8:48 Is Real Madrid UNMANAGEABLE?
10:16 Xabi Alonso vs. Carlo Ancelotti
11:51 Shortest stints at Madrid
12:41 Why are Madrid so successful
14:48 Was this the correct moment?
16:57 Did Alonso blindsided?
17:18 Kylian Mbappé & player relationship
18:53 Who is the best replacement?
21:52 Álvaro Arbeloa long-term?
23:50 Jürgen Klopp shout?
25:05 Watch More!
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