Real Madrid, if they were not already in it, were launched into planning mode by defeat in El Clasico on Sunday, ending their slim hopes of retaining La Liga this season. Carlo Ancelotti has already

Departing Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso has gotten Real Madrid’s approval for three new signings. According to Madrid Zone (via Marca), Alonso has asked Real Madrid for the new signings in time before the FIFA Club World Cup starts in June and the Los Blancos has granted his request.

Real Madrid are finalising a deal for Xabi Alonso to become their new coach as soon as possible, multiple sources have told ESPN, with the club keen to have him in place for this summer's Club World Cup.