Former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has backed new head coach Xabi Alonso to make "big changes" at the club, saying that he won't be afraid to drop anyone. After leaving Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso has now returned to Madrid with the task of delivering silverware after the club went trophy-less under Carlo Ancelotti this past season.

The Spanish club's new manager arrived already under pressure and with little time to work. Despite defeat, he's done an impressive job

Real Madrid are entering a crucial phase of planning for next season, and major changes are on the horizon. In fact, according to MARCA, Xabi Alonso and club president Florentino Perez are set to