Real Madrid, if they were not already in it, were launched into planning mode by defeat in El Clasico on Sunday, ending their slim hopes of retaining La Liga this season. Carlo Ancelotti has already

Real Madrid are finalising a deal for Xabi Alonso to become their new coach as soon as possible, multiple sources have told ESPN, with the club keen to have him in place for this summer's Club World Cup.

Real Madrid are keen to appoint Xabi Alonso before the Club World Cup starting on June 15, Spanish newspaper Marca and others reported on Monday. Carlo Ancelotti's exit is widely expected to be announced once Madrid can no longer win the La Liga title,