The pressure at Real Madrid has reached critical levels after the disappointing debut of the team in the 2025 Club World Cup, where he tied 1-1 against Al Hilal on June 18 in Miami. Florentino Pérez, president of the club, has lost patience with Xabi Alonso, the new coach, and has given him a 24 -hour ultimatum to make drastic tactical changes if he does not want to face a premature exit. This movement reflects the urgency of a club that, after a season without important titles, sees the tournament as a key opportunity to recover prestige and stability, but also as a mined field for coach Tolosarra, who has just been in command for two weeks.

The tie against Al Hilal revealed the deficiencies of Real Madrid under the direction of Alonso. Without Kylian Mbappé, confined in their hotel for a viral process, the team showed lack of balance and offensive depth. Federico Valverde, captain in the absence of the injured, failed a crucial penalty, while the defense, led by the young Raúl Asencio and Dean Huijsen, made mistakes that cost the goal of the draw. Alonso’s commitment for a traditional 4-3-3, with Gonzalo García Vázquez as Centro and Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo striker in the bands, failed to impose himself before a well-structured to the well structured. Party statistics, with 52% possession for whites and only three shots at the door, according to Sofascore, underlined the lack of clear ideas in the Madrid game.

Pérez, known for his relentless demand, has not hidden his frustration. According to sources close to the club, the president considers that Alonso, despite his prestige after conquering the undefeated bundesliga with the Bayer Leverkusen, has failed to adapt his philosophy to the context of Real Madrid, where the immediate results are unnegociable. The 24 -hour ultimatum, communicated after an emergency meeting in the early hours of June 19, requires that Alonso implements a stronger system, possibly with a defense of five or a double pivot in the center of the field, to guarantee victories in the next matches against Pachuca and Auckland City. The warning is clear: an early elimination in the World Cup could mean the end of Alonso’s era before the 2025-26 season begins.

The technician, meanwhile, faces a complicated scenario. With just 17 days of work and a template diminished by injuries of key players such as Antonio Rüdiger, David Alaba, Éder Militão and Dani Carvajal, Alonso has had little time to implement his vision of the game, which combines high pressure, polished possession and interior progressions. In his wheel after the game, he admitted: “We lacked balance, but it is only the first step. In the second part there was a reaction.” However, his words have not calmed down a directive who expected a more forceful impact, especially after Pérez’s public support during Alonso’s presentation on May 26, when he described him as “a legend that will take Madrid to new heights.”

The tension is aggravated by internal frictions. Mbappé’s demand for the captaincy to retire to Valverde after the match against Al Hilal has added firewood to the fire, evidencing divisions in the costumes. Although Alonso defended Valverde, highlighting his “natural leadership,” the situation tests its ability to manage egos and maintain the cohesion of the team. In addition, the imminent departure of Luka Modric and Lucas Vázquez after the tournament, along with Rodrygo’s irregularity, limit the coach’s tactical options.

Fans, divided into social networks, reflect the climate of uncertainty. While some ask for patience for Alonso, others demand immediate results, remembering that Real Madrid does not tolerate stumbling blocks in prestigious competitions. The Club World Cup, with an award of up to 145 million euros, is a priority for Pérez, who sees in the tournament a platform to reaffirm the hegemony of the club after a gray season. However, the tight calendar and high temperatures in the United States complicate the preparation of the equipment.

The next game against Pachuca, scheduled for June 22, will be decisive. If Alonso does not achieve a convincing victory, his future could be sentenced. The Ultimatum de Pérez not only puts the coach’s destiny into play, but also exposes the contradictions of a club that opted for a long -term project with Alonso, but is not willing to grant him time. In Real Madrid, patience is a luxury that few can afford, and Xabi Alonso, despite its pedigree, is no exception. The clock is already underway, and Tolosarra has 24 hours to show that it can straighten the course of a giant in crisis.