Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has brushed aside growing speculation about his future at the club, insisting that he remains focused on the team’s next assignment in the Champions League.
Alonso addressed the media after Sunday’s 2–0 home defeat to Celta Vigo, a result that triggered fresh reports suggesting the Real Madrid hierarchy might be considering a change in the dugout.
The Spaniard endured a frustrating evening at the Santiago Bernabéu, where Williot Swedberg’s brace secured a rare away victory for the visitors and deepened concerns around Los Blancos’ recent form.
In the aftermath of the shock loss, multiple outlets claimed club executives were weighing the option of dismissing Alonso in the coming days. But the former Bayer Leverkusen coach dismissed the chatter, stressing that speculation is the least of his concerns.
“Rumours about me being fired? I’m not thinking about that,” Alonso said during his post-match interview. “My focus is on Wednesday’s match. We are all united.”
Sunday’s defeat leaves Real Madrid four points behind arch-rivals Barcelona at the top of the LaLiga standings, piling pressure on the team ahead of their crucial Champions League meeting with Manchester City.
