After a game like this, Madrid fans and media will be talking about their own Xavi.
Who does everyone think has the highest potential?
Guti (45) - Almeria - 2nd in LaLiga2
Xabi Alonso (40) - Real Sociedad B - 19th in LaLiga2
Raul (44) - Real Madrid Castilla - 11th in Primera RFEF GroupII
Anyone else?
Wasn't Guti fired after 22 games?
Alonso is a serious candidate tbh, La Liga 2 is too strong for reserve team to do it's own purpose (developing players) and what he has done with Sociedad B is admirable.
Thing is, Alonso has just played 5 years there, was never a youth product or had any other sentimental attachment to the club, unlike our own players. Was never really a club legend either, unlike someone like Zidane.
When Xavi joined here, folks already know he will get huge amount of support, even Koeman got enough support for the mediocre job he has done. Xabi knows that won't be the case with him.
It is a risky move for any new coach. I think he will wait till Alguacil contract is over and replace him