Real Madrid began a new era on Monday, with Xabi Alonso taking training for the first time as manager. After Carlo Ancelotti departed in late May, Alonso took the reins, and while Los Blancos have

Xabi Alonso leads Real Madrid in training for the first time since being named manager, as the team prepare for the Club World Cup.

Xabi Alonso completed his first training session in charge of Real Madrid, ushering the biggest club in the world into a new era. Real Madrid bid farewell to the legendary Carlo Ancelotti in May to welcome Alonso back to the Spanish capital.