Real Madrid’s 2–1 victory over Alavés was far more significant than the scoreline on paper suggests.
After a run of inconsistent results and weeks of mounting pressure, Los Blancos finally returned to winning ways, securing three points that carried much greater weight than just their position in the league table.
The importance of this result was also directly linked to the dugout. Reports had suggested that Xabi Alonso’s future at the club depended on this match, making the trip as much a psychological test as a tactical one.
An away win is always valuable, but in this context it was essential.
Although some fans felt the narrow margin did not reflect the team’s attacking potential, the circumstances demanded a result rather than a stylish performance.
As such, this victory appears to have triggered an important internal reset.
According to AS, the Real Madrid dressing room is now united behind Alonso, after a period in which that bond had seemed quite fragile.
The report highlights a renewed sense of unity among the players—something that took time to rebuild and, at certain moments, appeared close to total collapse.
The atmosphere has shifted toward empathy and collective responsibility. Players are said to be moving in the same direction, fully aware that their performances can still influence what happens next.
The match against Alavés was particularly difficult from a psychological standpoint, given that failure could have accelerated drastic decisions.
However, there is still no clarity regarding Alonso’s long-term future. Whether he will see out the season or face dismissal in the coming weeks remains an open question.
What is clear, though, is that the players are no longer detached from the project. The dressing room is backing the coach, and Alonso is no longer facing the situation alone.
In this sense, regardless of what happens next, Alonso has already achieved something vital: he has managed to reconnect a dressing room that in recent weeks had become tense and divided.
