Xabi Alonso criticized three players, including Arda Güler for their ineffective performances in the Real Madrid-PSG semifinal, and demanded that heavier sanctions on these players from President Pérez. However, the answer of the President of Real Madrid surprised everyone.

Following the 4-0 defeat of Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Clubs World Cup semifinals on July 10, 2025, Coach Xabi Alonso criticized three players, including the famous Turkish star Arda Güler, for their bad performances. After the match, a visible disappointment Spanish coach, club president Florentino Pérez’den demanded heavy disciplinary penalties to three players. However, Pérez’s reaction fired a heated debate about the future of the club, surprised by supporters, actors and analysts.

The match against the PSG at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey was the first step by Real Madrid to face the facts. Luis Enrique led the PSG, taking advantage of defense errors and overcoming a scattered Real Madrid staff. Fabián Ruiz (scored two goals), Ousmane Dembélé and Gonçalo Ramos’s goals symbolized a shameful farewell for the high Spanish giant hope to win the Clubs World Cup. This defeat revealed the obvious weaknesses of Alonso’s team. The coach, as the main causes of collapse, lack of intensity, bad decision -making and defense weaknesses showed.

Alonso, who took over the Real Madrid coach this summer, was clearly mentioned in the post -match analysis. Various sources showed Marco Asensio, Vinicius Junior and Arda Güler as the main responsible for the team’s bad performance. Asensio, who was forced to regain his form, was criticized for a critical error that led to PSG’s opening goal. Vinicius, usually a dynamic actor, was described as a person who yön guiding the game ”and failed to collapse the defense. This left the right wing vulnerable to the relentless attacks of PSG, especially Khvicha Kvvahatskhelia. Although Alonso’s system has recently risen to a key role, Güler was criticized for not impressing the game in the new midfield role. The lack of defense foresight of the coach and the inability to establish a game was cited. In a heated debate with the club management, Alonso urged Pérez to take stable steps and suggested to give heavy fines and even keep some players in the bench to give a message to the team. The former midfielder, known for his tactical intelligence and calmness, seemed to have lost his usual cold -bloodedness, and stressed that such performances were unacceptable for a club like Real Madrid. At a press conference, Alonso said that tactical adjustments failed and said, “We were under our level today,” he said. “The beginning of the match made a difference. PSG was at a level we could not catch, and some players could not meet the expectations.”

However, attention was rapidly translated into Pérez’s reaction, and this reaction created great excitement among Real Madrid supporters. Instead of supporting Alonso’s penalty demand, the president completely rejected this idea and adopted a more restrained attitude. Sources close to the club, Pérez, who is aware of the sensitive balance and morale to be protected within the squad, emphasizes the importance of learning from defeat instead of applying punishing measures. “This is a new era for this Real Madrid, Pé said Pérez, Alonso. “We do not demolish, we build. These players should support them in our future and development.” Some interpreted the decision of protecting players, especially young Güler as an indicator of the trust in the potential of the staff, while others saw it as non -deeper problems in the team.

The lack of disciplinary punishment against players led to mixed reactions. Some fans and commentators argue that Pérez’s stance reflects his long -term vision for a team of transitions when it comes to young talents such as Güler, who promised great hope despite the difficulties he has experienced against PSG. Güler, who was only 20 years old, became a name that changed the rules of the game under the management of Alonso, performed perfectly at the stopper and praised his vision and creativity in previous matches. However, his deficiencies and inexperiences in defense appeared against a well -prepared PSG team and created question marks on whether he was ready for these high -risk encounters. Vinicius, one of the basic poles of the team, was criticized for the instability of this season, while the difficulties of Asensio have led to speculation about the future of the club.

Criticizing Pérez’s decision, this tolerance argues that Alonso’s authority, trying to create a new identity for Real Madrid. Former Bayer Leverkusen coach was assigned to reconstruct the team accused of reluctance and over -relying on individual abilities in the management of Carlo Ancelotti. Alonso’s importance to the team game and defensive discipline brought Güler and Jude Bellingham in the previous matches and created a dynamic midfield duo. However, the defeat against the PSG revealed the difference that separates Madrid from the elite teams of Europe, and the harmony of the PSG under the direction of Enrique was an indication of what Alonso hopes to achieve.

The repercussions of the match also intensified Alonso’s criticisms against him. While the players are praised for their honesty, some of them are questioning whether the critic of young stars such as Güler can undermine the self -confidence. Others believe that the request for penalties reflects the determination to instill the mentality of winning, even if it means difficult decisions. In the meantime, Pérez’s refusal to support the disciplinary penalty of Alonso is a situation that can lead to tension between the coach and the board of directors.

Real Madrid is preparing for the 2025-26 season, while attention will be translated into how Alonso and Pérez will deal with this setback. The president’s decision to protect the players shows the confidence of the players’ resistance, while at the same time, Alonso prints to get results without the authority to apply strict discipline. Although the PSG defeat for Güler, Vinicius and Asensio is a painful lesson, it is a situation that can determine the development of the club in the new era. Alonso promises a “a new start” next season, while all eyes will overcome this talented staff and re -establish the world’s dominance of Real Madrid.