How Hot is Xabi Alonso's Seat?

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Soccer, Sports

4.2 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 11 December 2025

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

The ESPN FC Crew react to Real Madrid's loss to Manchester City and discuss how safe Xabi Alonso's job is at the club thanks to their poor run of form. Then, they break down the latest from Arne Slot and Liverpool, as the Mo Salah saga continues. Also, Shaka's latest power rankings which has some shocking placements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	The NBA is happening Christmas Day.
0:04.8	Five games, one unforgettable lineup.
0:07.6	That's what Christmas is all about.
0:10.0	Buckets for breakfast, breakaways for dessert.
0:12.6	It's the holiday tradition.
0:14.1	Christmas is all day.
0:15.1	With star power from across the globe.
0:17.2	The stars, they are going to be out.
0:19.4	The best gift, you don't even have to unwrap it.
0:22.1	We want to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
0:25.1	NBA Christmas Day begins at noon Eastern on ABC and ESPN.
0:34.9	Hello, and welcome into the latest edition of ESPNFC, K. Murray, Shaka Hislav and birthday boy, Stevie Nicol.
0:41.3	Here to celebrate his birthday with his favourite people.
0:45.3	Oh boy, oh.
0:47.3	Something must have written out for you.
0:49.3	We're going to kick things off tonight by focusing on Real Madrid and it's the aftermath of their loss to Manchester City at the Bernabeo.
0:57.0	These are the headlines, Marker, without of credit, saying improvement without reward.
1:02.0	Amundo saying a blow for Shabby.
1:06.0	At the final whistle, there were whistles from the stands.
1:09.0	Shabby Alonso addressed this matter after the game.
1:13.6	When you don't win at home, it can happen.
1:17.6	But there were moments where we felt the energy from the crowd.
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