Elsewhere, Real Madrid are struggling and there is increasing pressure on the position of the manager Xabi Alonso, while Hansi Flick's Barcelona look strong. Let's take a look our Power Rankings: It was a challenging weekend for the side coached by Mikel Arteta,

The Real Madrid media are up to their usual tricks as a prominent Spanish publication starts to drum up Xabi Alonso’s interest in Adam Wharton, a player that Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is also keen on signing from Crystal Palace.

Speculation around Real Madrid's search for a potential successor to the under-pressure Xabi Alonso has intensified, but Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff has shut down hopes of luring Jurgen Klopp back to the dugout.

It's a huge game for Real Madrid as they face Alaves on December 13 at the Mendizorrotza Stadium. After two losses that have been met with plenty of criticism, Xabi Alonso knows that anything short of a win will heap more pressure on him and the team.

Hansi FlickWhile Xabi Alonso has recently criticized LaLiga refereeing, Hansi Flick fired back with a response sure to sting Madridistas.Last night, despite their 2-1 win over Alavés in LaLiga, Real

Castilla coach Alvaro Arbeloa has shut down talk of replacing Xabi Alonso. Arbeloa has been linked with Xabi 's position as senior Real Madrid coach this past after back-to-back defeats to Celta Vigo in LaLiga and Manchester City in the Champions League - both at home.