The most obvious lesson Alonso learned against PSG was a front three of Kylian Mbappé, Gonzalo García and Vinícius Júnior does not work. After only starting two forwards in Real Madrid’s five consecutive victories in the Club World Cup, the former Bayer Leverkusen boss gave the nod to the three attackers in a head-scratching decision.

Xabi Alonso has said Real Madrid are still looking to make additions to the squad for next season, after their defeat to Paris-Saint Germain in the Club World Cup.

Real Madrid exited the Club World Cup on Wednesday after losing 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain, in what was Luka Modric’s final appearance for the club. The Croatian midfielder’s contract runs out at