Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid travel to the Cartagonova on Monday, January 6, to face Deportivo Minera in the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey. Carlo Ancelotti's team arrive at the game buoyed by their 2-1 win over Valencia in the league.
Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso is willing to wait for Los Blancos until 2026. Elsewhere, the LaLiga giants will face competition from the Premier League in the race to sign Martin Zubimendi.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from January 6, 2025.
Xabi Alonso waiting for Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso is ready to stay at Bayer Leverkusen to facilitate a move to Real Madrid, according to journalist Rodra P. The Spanish manager is highly regarded in the European circuit and helped Bayer Leverkusen to a league and cup double last season.
