I was just thinking aloud this afternoon. Are we sure we are going to witness an exciting Laliga this season? Are we sure that Real Madrid will live upto the expectation? I am not confident of Real Madrid because from last season, they have proven to be so so shallow.
Forget the individual show of the players. Just remember that those white folks ended the season trophyless last season, which is unlike them. Also, just yesterday PSG proved that Real Madrid is far from returning to their good forum. I am having this feeling that Real Madrid will struggle this season.
I think it all depends on Xabi Alonso. With the depth of his squad, Xabi Alonso should be able to lead Real Madrid to meet expectations next season. If he fails, the consequences are clear, Florentino Perez will fire him midway through. The humiliating defeat in the Club World Cup will teach Xabi Alonso and all his players a valuable lesson, they must work harder and prepare better for the more competitive season ahead.
If they don't bounce back quickly, Real Madrid will certainly struggle to achieve their goal of winning La Liga and the Champions League next season. Barcelona will be their main contender in La Liga, while PSG still looks to be a very strong team in the Champions League. Therefore, Xabi Alonso must find a solution so Real Madrid can quickly return to their best form, and as Florentino Perez knows, he won't tolerate too many defeats.