Real Madrid on FM26 - Hungry for Number 16
15 Champions Leagues. THE RENOVATED BERNABÉU — €1.347 billion, 83,186 seats. Xabi Alonso takes over in May 2025, replacing Ancelotti after 4 seasons. Trent Alexander-Arnold arrives on a free from Liverpool. And YET: season 2025-26 is a BLANK — beaten by Barça in El Clásico, eliminated in CL quarters by Bayern. Madrid is HUNGRY. And that's where YOU come in.
Why choose Real Madrid?
Because it's the REAL MADRID, for crying out loud. 15 Champions Leagues. THE ABSOLUTE RECORD. The renovated Santiago Bernabéu (83,186 seats) with its retractable roof and retractable pitch is the most technologically advanced stadium on the planet — now generating significant revenue from concerts and events outside matchdays. Xabi Alonso takes over from Ancelotti in May 2025 (20 trophies with the club!). Trent Alexander-Arnold arrives free from Liverpool. Mastantuono (the great Argentine prospect), Dean Huijsen (€62.5M), Álvaro Carreras in the squad. But the 2025-26 season is BLANK: beaten 2-0 by Barça in the May Clásico that seals the Catalan title, eliminated in the CL quarters by Bayern. Madrid is STARVING. In FM26, you inherit a WINNING MACHINE that's slightly out of tune — and Xabi Alonso needs YOU to write the 16th chapter.
The Xabi Alonso era
Xabi Alonso: unbeaten Bundesliga champion with Leverkusen (2024), management revelation of Europe. At Real, he takes over a talented but tactically undefined team. In FM26, install his 4-2-3-1 with verticality and organized pressing. Bellingham remains THE CENTRAL PIECE between the lines.
Tactics: Alonso-style Madrid pressing
Alonso imposes structured positional play with a high press. The difference from Ancelotti: more organization, less improvised freedom. In FM26: 4-2-3-1 with Bellingham as a 10, Vinícius on the left at full speed, and Trent Alexander-Arnold as an attacking right-back (his true value). Quick transitions remain Madrid's DNA.
Objectives: 16, then 17, then...
La Liga? Expected. Champions League? That's THE reason for existence. Every season without the CL is a RESOUNDING FAILURE. With Xabi Alonso, the ambitions remain intact. Bellingham, Vinícius, Trent — the talent is there. All that's missing is unity and good management.
Real Madrid is EXCELLENCE. The most decorated club in history. The quest for a 16th CL title begins now. With Xabi Alonso and a squad of stars, that's your mission. Hala Madrid y nada mas!