Former Real Madrid star and Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly criticized current manager Xabi Alonso for repeatedly fielding a player he believes is damaging the team. Ronaldo claims he warned Alonso about the individual in question, but his advice was ignored — a decision that has now backfired.
According to Ronaldo, the unnamed player has consistently caused problems for Real Madrid, most recently costing them **three points in La Liga** and playing a major role in their **heavy 4-0 defeat to PSG** in the **Club World Cup semi-final**. Ronaldo expressed disbelief that Alonso allowed the player to remain on the pitch for the full 90 minutes, despite his poor performance.
### PSG Punish Madrid in Brutal Fashion
In a commanding display, **Paris Saint-Germain** crushed Real Madrid 4-0 to secure a place in the **Club World Cup final** against Chelsea. Midfielder **Fabián Ruiz** bagged two goals in a dominant first half, while **Ousmane Dembélé** and **Achraf Hakimi** also shone, tearing through Madrid’s vulnerable defense.
Football analyst **Mark Ogden** even compared PSG’s performance to the golden era of **Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona**, praising their control, cohesion, and relentless attacking rhythm.
### Tactical Misstep From Xabi Alonso
Critics pointed to Alonso’s decision to abandon his previously successful five-man defensive setup in favor of a four-man line as a critical error. That shift left Madrid exposed, allowing PSG to exploit space with their speed and technical skill.
### Ronaldo’s Frustration Grows
Ronaldo, frustrated by the manager’s loyalty to underperforming players, didn’t hold back. He reportedly believes that Alonso’s insistence on starting the unnamed player is “an unforgivable mistake,” especially given the repeated warnings. He blames that player for destabilizing Madrid’s structure and being at fault for recent high-stakes losses.
### A Wake-Up Call for Madrid
Despite the defeat, Alonso emphasized the need for patience and learning. “We must grow from this,” he said, acknowledging that his side is still adapting to the level required to challenge the world’s best.
Meanwhile, **PSG now advances to face Chelsea** in what promises to be a high-intensity Club World Cup final.
