Xabi Alonso may have just bought himself a few more days as Real Madrid's manager with a 2-1 win at Alaves on Sunday, even if the stylistic clashes that have loomed large over his employment status were still very much on display.

Xabi Alonso praised the "unity" of his Real Madrid team after a 2-1 LaLiga win at Alavés eased some of the pressure on the under-fire coach.

Real Madrid secured a win on what was a difficult away trip to Mendizorrotza to face Alaves, with a Rodrygo Goes goal in the final stages decisive. However the latest from the Spanish capital is that