According to reports, current manager Xabi Alonso has come under fire from former Real Madrid player and Portuguese great Cristiano Ronaldo for consistently starting a player he feels is hurting the squad. According to Ronaldo, he warned Alonso about the person in question, but his counsel was disregarded, which has now backfired.
The anonymous player has been a constant source of trouble for Real Madrid, according to Ronaldo. Most recently, he lost them **three points in La Liga** and was a key factor in their **heavy 4-0 defeat to PSG** in the **Club World Cup semi-final**. Despite his subpar performance, Ronaldo said he was shocked that Alonso let the player stay on the field for the entire ninety minutes.
### PSG Brutally Punishes Madrid
**Paris Saint-Germain** thrashed Real Madrid 4-0 in a dominant performance to guarantee a spot in the **Club World Cup final** against Chelsea. In a strong first half, midfielder **Fabián Ruiz** scored twice, and Madrid’s weak defense was torn apart by **Ousmane Dembélé** and **Achraf Hakimi**.
Football commentator **Mark Ogden** even praised PSG’s control, unity, and unrelenting attacking rhythm, drawing comparisons between their performance and the heyday of **Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona**.
### Xabi Alonso’s tactical error
Alonso’s choice to switch to a four-man line from his previously effective five-man defensive arrangement was cited by some as a crucial mistake. Madrid was exposed by the change, which gave PSG the opportunity to take advantage of space with their quickness and technical prowess.
### Ronaldo’s Anger Increases
Ronaldo didn’t hold back because he was angry at the manager’s devotion to underperforming players. According to reports, he considers Alonso’s insistence on starting the unidentified player to be “an unforgivable mistake,” particularly in light of the several cautions. He holds that player accountable for previous high-stakes defeats and for upsetting Madrid’s organizational structure.
### A Call to Action for Madrid
Alonso stressed the importance of perseverance and education in spite of the loss. He acknowledged that his team is still getting up to the level needed to compete with the best in the world and stated, “We must grow from this.”
Meanwhile, in what looks to be a thrilling Club World Cup final, **PSG now advances to meet Chelsea**.
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