Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has sided with colleague Jagoba Arrasate over the refereeing controversy this weekend. On Saturday night, Barcelona took a 2-0 lead over RCD Mallorca in controversial

Will Hansi Flick continue to build at champions Barca? Can Xabi Alonso find a new winning formula at the Bernabeu?

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said the team's shortened pre-season will not be used as an excuse as they prepare to kick off their La Liga campaign at home to Osasuna on Tuesday.