Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso believes that more signings are necessary in order to compete at the top level next season, following the opening six games of his tenure. The Basque coach noted that

Perplexing decisions from Xabi Alonso, poor defending and a lifeless attack all contributed to Real Madrid’s 4–0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. With a trip to the FIFA Club World Cup on the line, Real Madrid put together their worst performance of the Alonso era.

Xabi Alonso's early tenure as Real Madrid manager hit a jarring note on the international stage, as Los Blancos were dismantled 4-0 by PSG in the Club World Cup semi-final - a result that showed the growing chasm between his side and Europe's elite.