Real Madrid's decision to sack Xabi Alonso after just one season solves little for the club. His dismissal comes after a turbulent campaign where the team fell short in both La Liga and the Champions League. Alonso inherited a transitional squad, yet the coaching change feels like a convenient scapegoat rather than a genuine solution to deeper, systemic issues plaguing the Spanish giants.

The club's real problems run far deeper than one manager's tactics. An aging core of key players, inconsistent performances from expensive signings, and a lack of midfield identity have plagued the squad for seasons. Sacking Alonso doesn't address the aging squad or the board's questionable transfer strategy that left the team vulnerable.

Fans should look toward the Bernabéu boardroom, not the touchline, for meaningful change. Madrid's next appointment will inherit the same fundamental challenges Alonso faced. Real change requires a long-term vision for squad renewal, not another quick fix. The cycle of high expectations followed by swift dismissals continues, masking the true work needed.