Possible candidates to replace X. Alonso are becoming clear.

2025-12-11 18:09 © AFP

Xabi Alonso, the coach of Madrid's "Real," has been sitting on a hot seat for some time now.

The strategist is struggling to manage the team's star players and make progress on the path to victory.

In recent weeks, as reports about X. Alonso's potential dismissal have surfaced, bookmakers have already lined up a list of possible candidates for the Spaniard's position.

Jurgen Klopp is named as the most realistic candidate to take the helm at "Real." Zidane Zidane is not far behind him.

Also in the running are Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola, and Roberto De Zerbi.