Xabi Alonso's hands are tied, Álvaro Carreras is leaving, he has already received the call

Xabi Alonso, head coach of Madrid, already knows that, unfortunately, Álvaro Carreras has received a call and, as a result, his days are numbered in Spain's capital. Álvaro Carreras's performance, a full-back developed in Madrid's youth academy, has been exceptional and he has established himself as an undisputed starter in Xabi Alonso's plans. A Xabi Alonso who, as we explained, already knows that Álvaro Carreras has received a call and that, soon, he will start to have more work and more problems related to elite soccer.

Álvaro Carreras arrived at Madrid after finishing his time at Benfica, where he became one of the most promising full-backs in Europe and the world. As of today, Álvaro Carreras, a left-back, has become a regular starter and no one can bench him at Madrid: that's how a smitten Xabi Alonso sees it. Álvaro Carreras was Madrid's main target in the transfer market and the player developed at La Fábrica is proving it: he's in the spotlight and shines on his own.

Even though Madrid is taking great care of him, Xabi Alonso already knows that Álvaro Carreras has received an unexpected call and, therefore, he will soon leave Madrid. He will do so to join the Spanish national team under Luis de la Fuente, who wants to have Madrid's starting left-back, who won against Olympique de Marseille. Luis de la Fuente's decision has been made and, apparently, it has already been communicated to Madrid: Álvaro Carreras will leave Madrid to join the Spanish national team.

Xabi Alonso has his hands tied, Álvaro Carreras is leaving, he has already received the call

Madrid doesn't have many internationals with Spain, but they already know that, in this upcoming October break, Álvaro Carreras will make his debut with Luis de la Fuente. Even though Xabi Alonso doesn't like it, Álvaro Carreras will have to attend and report to Spain's draft, which has two new official qualifying matches.

The good news for Xabi Alonso and Madrid is that these two matches will be played on Spanish soil, so Álvaro Carreras won't have to travel far from Madrid. Álvaro Carreras has beaten out Alejandro Balde, who remains injured and, barring any surprises, won't be at the 2026 World Cup with the senior Spanish national team.

The one who does have a real chance of being there is Álvaro Carreras, who has started the season on fire with Madrid: he's an undisputed starter and is playing almost every match. In addition to Álvaro Carreras, Luis de la Fuente will keep counting on Marc Cucurella and Alejandro Grimaldo, although the latter could be left out due to the arrival of Madrid's full-back.