"Xabi Alonso is likely to have enjoyed the short Christmas break but the pressure remains firmly on the Real Madrid boss. Madrid ended 2025 with three successive wins but performances were unconvincing and a big improvement is required if the former Spain midfielder is to see out the season."
"Betis will arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu in confident mood thanks to a run of one defeat in 13 games in all competitions. They started the new year in sixth place in La Liga and harbouring hopes of a European place."
Xabi Alonso likely enjoyed a short Christmas break but continues to face heavy pressure as Real Madrid boss. Madrid finished 2025 with three successive wins, though performances were unconvincing. A substantial improvement is required for the former Spain midfielder to secure his position through the season. Real Betis arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu in confident mood after suffering only one defeat in 13 matches across all competitions. Betis began the new year sixth in La Liga and are harbouring hopes of qualification for European competition.
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