{"id":26595,"date":"2026-03-18T19:48:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T19:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/xabi-alonso-is-by-far-the-worst-real-madrid-manager-of-the-last-20-years\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T19:48:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T19:48:48","slug":"xabi-alonso-is-by-far-the-worst-real-madrid-manager-of-the-last-20-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/xabi-alonso-is-by-far-the-worst-real-madrid-manager-of-the-last-20-years\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Xabi Alonso is by far the worst Real Madrid manager of the last 20 years&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article--first-letter-highlighted\"><span class=\"capital-letter\">J<\/span>Abiel Tinto, Pedro Riesco, Emilio P\u00e9rez de Rosas, Paul Tenorio and Nacho Palencia hosted a talk show on Wednesday&#8217;s La Tribe, sponsored by Sportium, during this season, analyzing Real Madrid&#8217;s reach of the Champions League quarter-finals and the eliminations of Barcelona and Atl\u00e9tico.<\/p>\n<p>Javier Tinto: &#8220;I really liked the way Madrid started the game. They had chances right after the start, then they were behind, but they were able to break through and create chances. They played a very good game, so we have to highlight Arbeloa. This shows that Vinicius did not abandon Xabi Alonso, and yes, he did it all alone. Xavi is the worst Madrid manager in recent years.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Pedro Riesco: &#8220;I don&#8217;t think we should get too excited, just as we shouldn&#8217;t have felt depressed a few weeks ago. Madrid will be slumped again because the players choose their games. Yesterday&#8217;s game was conditioned by Bernardo Silva&#8217;s sending off, and I don&#8217;t think you can measure Arbeloa&#8217;s Madrid by the game at the Etihad.&#8221;<span class=\"xai-icon\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">Arbeloa, big tie winner<\/h2>\n<p>Emilio P\u00e9rez de Rosas: &#8220;A very strong draw, exquisite from Madrid. They were able to dominate all scenarios with great authority. Arbeloa got rid of Mourinho and Guardiola. That&#8217;s an impressive benefit.&#8221;<span class=\"xai-icon\"\/><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ue-c-article__blockquote\">\n<p>It is impressive that Arbeloa got rid of Mourinho and Guardiola.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__blockquote-author\">Emilio Prez de Rosas, &#8220;La Tribue&#8221;<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Paul Tenorio: &#8220;Real Madrid came with the idea of defending City and destroying them on the counter, proving once again that they found a way to do very well against City. With a 1-0 lead they went into energy-saving mode and started thinking about the derby. They took advantage of the possibility of suffering early on. He was able to exclude Real Madrid, and that was the key.Despite the welcoming committee scheduled, Arbeloa has shown great communication skills and the players are with him&#8230;No one in their right mind can exclude Real Madrid from the Champions League battle. \u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nacho Palencia: &#8220;Real Madrid had a great draw and once again showed that they are in a period of the season where they can do anything. Arbeloa convinced the players, but we also have to give credit to them. 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