Carlo Ancelotti's failed signing: Xabi Alonso doesn't want him and he'll soon kick him out

Real Madrid left the Madrid classic with more shadows than lights. The defeat against Atlético de Madrid has set off all the alarms at the white club, especially because of the defensive display.

Xabi Alonso's team was unable to stop the red-and-white attacks and exposed an area of the field that had already been causing concern for weeks. The coach knows that without defensive solidity, it's impossible to compete at the highest level.

All eyes were on the backline, where neither Rüdiger nor Huijsen delivered the desired performance.

Both were far from their best, something that left Xabi Alonso very upset after the final whistle.

The problem is that, although the coach is clear about where the gap is, he doesn't have many short-term solutions left either.

The target: Raúl Asencio

According to "ElNacional", Xabi Alonso is dissatisfied with the performance Raúl Asencio is delivering.

The Canary Islands center-back, who pleasantly surprised last season, has lost prominence and has become the fourth defender in the squad.

In the first three matchdays of the league, he didn't even play a single minute. His opportunity came due to injuries, but he didn't take advantage of it.

Against Atlético de Madrid, he put in a very poor performance, with serious mistakes that proved costly for the team.

That match ended up exhausting the Basque coach's patience. Although he has tried him in other positions, such as full-back or in a three-man defense, the results haven't convinced either. His physical decline and loss of speed have been key in his downfall.

In addition, his lack of tactical discipline and off-field problems don't help. Everything indicates that, barring a surprise, Xabi Alonso doesn't count on him for important matches.

A depleted defense

The situation is getting more complicated because the absences have left Xabi Alonso with few alternatives. Militao, Carvajal, Alexander-Arnold, Rüdiger, and Mendy are injured, so the coach can barely rotate.

The consequence is that Raúl Asencio will be a starter again in the next match against Kairat Almaty.

Xabi Alonso has no choice but to give him minutes, even if he doesn't like it. The lack of available players forces him to trust those who are available.

In total, the center-back has only played 4 hr. 24 min. (264 min) out of a possible 12 hr. (720 min) this season, which reflects his secondary role in the squad. Even so, he will have a new opportunity to prove himself.

Real Madrid needs Huijsen and Rüdiger to step up and for Asencio to regain his confidence.

The defense is depleted and, without an immediate reaction, the chances of fighting for titles could become more complicated than expected.