The Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid began with promise, but it just hit its first major bump — and it was a big one. A 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final left fans stunned and the new boss searching for answers.

Real Madrid crashed out of the FIFA Club World Cup at the semi-final stage, losing 4-0 to the European Champions, PSG. It was a tough watch as the first two goals were gifted to the opposition by defensive mistakes.