Xabi Alonso's Rocky Start at Real Madrid: A Data-Driven Analysis of Tactical Struggles

Xabi Alonso's Rocky Start at Real Madrid: A Data-Driven Analysis of Tactical Struggles

As a data scientist who's crunched numbers for Premier League clubs, I analyze Real Madrid's disappointing draw against Al-Hilal through cold, hard stats. From Arnold's defensive lapses to Bellingham's positioning headaches, this breakdown reveals why Alonso's tactical overhaul faces bigger challenges than Saudi heatwaves. Contains Python visualizations of key metrics.