Xabi Alonso sends message to Barcelona defender dealing with mental health issues

Chelsea's recent performance has shown significant improvement, with manager Enzo Maresca defending Wesley Fofana after a strong game, despite some lingering doubts from fans about his consistency. This reflects the overall positive trend in the team's form, contributing to a more cohesive unit on the pitch.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has addressed concerns regarding the recent form of players Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo Goes, urging patience and emphasizing that questions about their performance would not have arisen had they maintained their earlier success. Alonso's comments come amid scrutiny of the team's overall performance.

Xabi Alonso addressed rumors regarding his future as Real Madrid's coach, stating unequivocally that he is focused on the team's upcoming match against Athletic Bilbao. This statement comes after a recent 1-1 draw with Girona, which has raised questions about the team's performance under his leadership.

Real Madrid's recent performance has been disappointing, with only one win in their last five matches since leaving the Santiago Bernabeu after a victory against Valencia. This decline has raised concerns among the club's board regarding the team's attacking form under coach Xabi Alonso.

Arsenal, the Premier League leaders, managed to secure a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a crucial title clash, with Mikel Merino scoring the equalizer. Meanwhile, Alexander Isak ended his goal drought, scoring his first top-flight goal for Liverpool in a 2-0 victory over West Ham.

Aitana Bonmatí, the Barcelona midfielder and three-time Ballon d’Or winner, has sustained a fractured left fibula during training, ruling her out of the second leg of Spain's Nations League final against Germany. This injury occurred just days before the crucial match, which follows a goalless first leg where Spain's goalkeeper Cata Coll played a pivotal role in keeping the score level despite Germany's dominance.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca expressed frustration over inconsistent refereeing after Moisés Caicedo was sent off for a foul on Mikel Merino, while Arsenal's Piero Hincapié avoided a red card for a similar incident that left Trevoh Chalobah with a black eye during a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea faced Arsenal in a heated match that ended in a 1-1 draw, despite Moisés Caicedo receiving a red card for a reckless challenge. The game highlighted Chelsea's resilience and their ability to challenge the league leaders, showcasing a significant improvement under manager Enzo Maresca.