Perez Considers Alonso Amid Real Madrid's Loss

Real Madrid faced a crushing 4-0 defeat against FC Barcelona in the highly anticipated El Clasico, prompting club president Florentino Perez to reportedly consider replacing coach Carlo Ancelotti with Xabi Alonso. Despite a balanced first half, Robert Lewandowski's quick brace and goals from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha secured Barcelona's victory, ending Madrid's 42-game unbeaten streak in La Liga. Ancelotti, while acknowledging the team's missed opportunities, criticized the unsportsmanlike behavior of a Barcelona assistant during celebrations. The defeat has intensified scrutiny on Kylian Mbappe, who struggled to adapt, and has raised concerns about Real Madrid's season management following the departure of Toni Kroos. Ancelotti remains optimistic about the season, urging the team to learn from the defeat and bounce back. The next challenges for Real Madrid include a La Liga match against Valencia and a Champions League game against AC Milan.