I hope he makes it, if he doesn't manage to get through the first period we know how it goes in these teams, to be replaced it will take very little and above all he must not give in to the pressure that the newspapers and all the commentators ready to defame you will put on him, he must stay focused and do his job, even if it is not easy.
Managing Real Madrid is not an easy matter because it is an elite team and of course the demands from the owners and fans are certainly high, but I am sure Xabi has realized this since Real Madrid's proposal was accepted and the reason he left is because he knows that with his skills and also the current Real Madrid squad, he is sure he can present at least one prestigious title.