four Real Madrid players at risk of losing their place under Xavi

as Xabi Alonso ushers in a new era at Real Madrid, a squad reorganization and major signings are expected. in the process, the following four players are facing weakening positions and transfer crises.

1. hodrigo

hodriga, who has struggled on the right wing in 2025 (one goal in La Liga), has been linked with the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal, but a recent meeting with Alonso reportedly cemented his intention to stay. it will be interesting to see if he gets a new chance in Alonso’s system.

2. david Alaba

after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in December 2023, frequent injuries and poor form have pushed him down the priority list. With the injury-free development of younger defenders like Huisman and Asensio, Alaba is a likely free agent after his contract expires in 2026.

3. fran Garcia

he returned to Real in 2023, but only got his chance thanks to the rise of his rivals, and lacked the trust of his manager. alonso is also pushing for the signing of Alejandro Grimaldo, his former pupil at Leverkusen, and Garcia’s place in the side is likely to be even narrower.

4. lucas Vazquez

the 33-year-old veteran is set to leave the team when his contract expires this summer. with the arrival of Alexander-Arnold and the return of Carvajal, there’s no longer room on the right flank. vazquez is expected to move to free agency after the Club World Cup.

with Alonso’s fresh tactics and leadership, Real Madrid is preparing for a major generational change and squad upgrade. as part of this process, it’s inevitable that some of the club’s most established players will be moving on.