When Xabi Alonso met Real Madrid: Why the project fell apart?

This week on Sideline Story, we turn to Real Madrid and the early end of Xabi Alonso's time at the Bernabeu. We look beyond the results to explore why a coach praised for his structure and tactical clarity struggled at a club built around superstars and freedom on the pitch. From tensions in the dressing room to Real Madrid's long-standing coaching culture, we break down why rigid ideas often clash with big-club realities. And more broadly, what does Alonso's exit tell us about modern football, where patience is shrinking and managing people can matter as much as managing systems?