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Yes, moreover, it is still too early to judge now because we do not know what will happen next season. Xabi Alonso comes as a coach, which certainly carries more pressure than just being a player. What is clear is that Xabi Alonso must show his ability to bring his former club to success because the club and fans have high hopes for Xabi Alonso, although I myself cannot say that Xabi will be successful at Real Madrid, but whatever Xabi's decision in managing the team must be supported by the management so that Xabi can be more flexible in setting the right strategy.
The management gave Xabi Alonso full freedom to manage the team, they have also brought in several new players to increase the depth of the squad. This time a big burden is clearly on his shoulders, his arrival is expected to bring Real Madrid back to the championship track after failing with Ancelotti. Barcelona is Xabi only big challenge in realizing the wishes of the Management and the Fans, Hansi Flick has changed the face of Barcelona into a club that is ready to give a heavy blow to Real Madrid, in fact in several El Clasico last season they were always embarrassed by Barcelona. In my opinion, Xabi Alonso's first season in charge of Real Madrid is not as easy as imagined, he must be able to beat Barcelona if he wants to be at the forefront of the title race.