Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso said that it was his decision to leave Rodrygo without minutes in the club's 1-0 win over Osasuna at the Bernabéu on Tuesday amid transfer links to Premier League clubs.

Rodrygo’s absence from the pitch in Madrid’s league opener further added to the list of uncertainties about the Brazilian’s future at the Spanish giants. After being a regular starter under Carlo Ancelotti last season, things changed for the 24-year-old during the Club World Cup after Xabi Alonso took charge as head coach.

Xabi Alonso revealed it was his “decision” to bench Rodrygo in Real Madrid’s return to the Santiago Bernabéu, further fueling transfer speculation.

Real Madrid not only kicked off the new season yesterday, but also a new era under the direction of Xabi Alonso. This gives us even more reason to focus on the new white proposal and draw some initial impressions. This leaves us with the white victory against Osasuna.

Xabi Alonso has delivered an update on Rodrygo's future at Real Madrid. The 24-year-old winger, who has been strongly linked with a switch to the Premier League this summer, was an unused substitute in Los Blancos' opening game of the new La Liga season on Tuesday evening.

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso spoke about striker Kylian Mbappé’s motivation ahead of the new season. According to Alonso, after his debut year at the Madrid club the forward is aiming for even better results.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after recording his first La Liga win — a 1-0 triumph over Osasuna on Tuesday night. Alonso was asked about whether this defensive partnership of Eder Militao and Dean Huijsen is the way to go this season,

Real Madrid is focused on tonight's match against Osasuna, as this will be the debut of the 'merengues' in 2025-2026. This explains why Xabi Alonso, at