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.

It is expected that former soccer player Xabi Alonso will be coaching Real Madrid. The contract is scheduled to go into effect June 1st, but there has been no formal confirmation yet. What does this all mean?