Xabi Alonso reportedly wants Real Madrid to play with Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé up top, leaving Rodrygo with an uncertain future.

Sitting opposite Mainz 05 head coach Bo Henriksen at a post-match press conference yesterday, Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso didn’t exactly receive the same humorous accolades as his counterpart

Real Madrid’s pursuit of Benfica left-back Alvaro Carreras is heading into a decisive phase, with crucial days ahead in talks between the two European giants. From the player’s side, there are no obstacles.

Bayer Leverkusen will try to set a German league record with a 34th away game in a row without defeat when they take on Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga finale on Saturday.

Xabi Alonso will get to work quickly as he looks to upgrade the current Real Madrid squad over the summer months.The former Los Blancos midfielder has confirmed his departure from Bayer Leverkusen