Five-time Champions League winner Gareth Bale delivers bold take on Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid failure: ‘You have to pamper the egos’

Although Xabi Alonso seemed to be the solution for Real Madrid, he was dismissed from the team just over six months after his arrival. In response, five-time Champions League winner Gareth Bale gave his strong opinion on the reasons that led to the Spanish coach's dismissal.

Xabi Alonso transitioned in just six months from being seen as the solution to Real Madrid’s problems to facing dismissal. Concerns over inconsistent results and alleged unrest within the dressing room reportedly contributed to his departure.