Real Madrid’s players remained silent on Sunday night after a lacklustre 1-1 draw with struggling Girona, with not a single member speaking to the press. The walk through the mixed zone, void of any comments, underscored a growing unease within a club long synonymous with winning at all costs. The team has now drawn three consecutive La Liga matches, squandering a five-point lead over Barcelona and leaving fans questioning the club’s current direction.

The team is in the midst of a transitional period under new manager Xabi Alonso, who has also had to contend with a string of injuries disrupting his squad’s balance. Yet while patience is a reasonable request given these circumstances, reports of internal friction—allegedly fueled by some of the world’s highest-paid players—have only compounded the pressure on the young manager. Alonso now faces not just tactical challenges, but a struggle to maintain cohesion and morale among his star-studded roster.

For a club built on excellence and relentless winning, recent results have been a bitter reminder that even giants can stumble. The question hanging over the Bernabéu is stark: can Alonso steer Real Madrid back to form before the cracks in the dressing room widen further? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news