In the 18th round of the Bundesliga, a match took place with Bayer Leverkusen hosting Borussia Mönchengladbach at home. As the reigning champions, Leverkusen has maintained an impressive record this season, securing 11 wins, 5 draws, and only 1 loss in their first 17 league matches. This outstanding performance has placed them second in the standings, with a very small gap from the top team, Bayern Munich. At the beginning of the season, Leverkusen was significantly behind Bayern, but they have been steadily closing the gap with their recent excellent form, putting immense pressure on Bayern. Leverkusen has won all of their last 10 matches, showing great momentum. In this match against Mönchengladbach, Leverkusen once again emerged victorious, extending their winning streak to 11 games! Alonso is truly remarkable! For this game, Leverkusen lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Hložek led the attack upfront. The attacking trio of Nathan Ake, Wirtz, and Teryho joined forces. Andrich and Xhaka formed the double pivot in midfield. Arthur, Jonathan Tah, Tapsoba, and Grimaldo made up the four-man defense. Hradecky started as the goalkeeper. Palacios, Hofmann, and Frimpong were on standby on the bench. Leverkusen opened the scoring in the 32nd minute. Wirtz, relying on his superb individual skills, forced his way through the defenders, dribbled into the penalty area, and scored with a low shot. In the second half, Wirtz capitalized on a penalty opportunity to extend the lead. In the 75th minute, Wirtz provided a precise assist, setting up Hložek for a one-on-one chance, which he calmly converted to put the game…

The dust has settled! Real Madrid's new coach has been revealed! A 43-year-old young coach takes over, and the undefeated Bundesliga championship is more appealing than Zidane. Real Madrid can now confirm that they will definitely be changing coaches. The club is currently looking to select a new head coach, as Ancelotti's contract expires at the end of this season, and he will be leaving. Everyone is eagerly anticipating who will become Real Madrid's next head coach. It now appears that the 43-year-old young coach from the Bundesliga, Xabi Alonso, will be the top candidate for Real Madrid's new coach. This time, Real Madrid is also considering allowing Alonso to join the club in the summer, offering him a top-tier salary package and significant transfer funds. This will enable Alonso to build the squad he desires, with Real Madrid particularly hoping that he brings Wirtz along to play for them. Last season, the two of them winning the Bundesliga undefeated was naturally a very impressive feat. As a former superstar who played for Real Madrid, Alonso naturally fits the club's selection criteria. In fact, Real Madrid had previously considered the possibility of Zidane coaching, but ultimately chose to reject this option because Zidane has been waiting for a call-up from the French national team, and whether he will return is still uncertain. During his second stint as Real Madrid's coach, Zidane did not achieve the expected results. Therefore, at this point, it makes sense for Real Madrid to appoint a younger and more promising coach like Xabi Alonso. Alonso did…

Real Madrid's "Dance on the Cliff Edge": Winning Matches, but the Crisis Lingers Recently, Real Madrid has seen a surge in their performance—four wins and one draw, propelling them back to the top of La Liga. However, does this mean Real Madrid can rest easy? In fact, while they have been winning matches, problems persist! The defense is as leaky as a punctured balloon, key players are dropping like flies due to injuries, and the underwhelming form of certain substitutes only adds to the frustration. How is the resurgent Real Madrid managing to dance on the edge of crisis? What are the visible and invisible stories behind this? If we were to compare Real Madrid's squad to a house, then their current defense would be akin to a void in the foundation—seemingly on the brink of collapse at any moment. With Alaba out long-term due to injury and Militao once again sidelined for most of the season with a serious injury, two key defensive pillars have fallen. Meanwhile, left-back Mendy's form has been consistently poor, leading some to question whether he has lost his "defensive playbook." Over the past few months, Real Madrid has relied solely on Rudiger to shoulder the heavy defensive burden; frankly, he has truly "borne the weight of justice." Is that all? Not quite! Even more troubling is the team's need to consider the cleanup of "inefficient resources," such as Vallejo. This central defender has only played for ten minutes throughout the entire season yet managed to cause two goals conceded, earning him the title of…

In the La Liga arena, has Real Madrid really regained its vitality? Their performance of four wins and one draw in five matches has allowed them to return to the top of the table, but hidden problems are still "lingering." The defensive line is plagued by injuries, the recruitment plan has not been implemented, and there are even shortcomings in the depth of the squad that are "holding back" their championship aspirations. As the "Galactic Battleship" sets sail towards the peak once again, will these potential crises become deadly icebergs? Over the past few weeks, Real Madrid's performance has finally given fans a sigh of relief. Consecutive victories have not only helped them recover from their early-season slump but also reclaimed the top spot in the La Liga standings. With four wins and one draw in five games, the results look quite impressive. Especially as injured players gradually return, the team seems to have gained greater resilience. However, upon closer inspection, the situation is not entirely optimistic. Key central defender Militao and right-back Carvajal remain long-term absentees, and the defensive line issues have not been resolved. Instead, they rely on the excellent coordination ability of the midfield and attack to hold up many situations. It's like an old house with a shiny exterior, but the beams inside have been eaten away by termites, becoming loose and weak. If Real Madrid's "defensive dam" remains unrepaired, even if they temporarily reach the top, the road ahead may not be smooth sailing. The biggest problem for Real Madrid this season is that the…