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In comments made during the buildup to the highly anticipated Clásico, the legendary goalkeeper identified Xabi Alonso as his ideal candidate to take charge of the team.\n\nCasillas, a figure synonymous with Real Madrid's modern era of success, made his preference known while addressing questions about the club's coaching situation. His public support for Alonso represents a significant vote of confidence from one of the club's most decorated former players.\n\nThe former shot-stopper specifically addressed and dismissed speculation linking former manager José Mourinho with a sensational return to the Santiago Bernabéu. By ruling out the Portuguese coach, Casillas focused the conversation squarely on Alonso, presenting him as the singular solution for the club's future.\n\nThis endorsement comes at a critical juncture, with the Clásico serving as the immediate backdrop for these managerial discussions. The timing suggests Casillas views the current moment as pivotal for Real Madrid to make a decisive move regarding their long-term coaching strategy.\n\nXabi Alonso, who enjoyed a stellar playing career at Real Madrid as a midfield maestro, has been building an impressive reputation as a manager. His work at Bayer Leverkusen has drawn widespread acclaim, making him a natural candidate for elite clubs seeking a new direction.\n\nCasillas's opinion carries considerable weight given his legendary status at the club and his deep understanding of the Real Madrid culture. His public backing could influence both fan sentiment and potentially the thinking of the club's decision-makers as they plan for the future.\n\nThe comments add another layer of intrigue to the already charged atmosphere surrounding the Clásico, shifting some of the pre-match focus from the players on the pitch to the potential architects on the sideline.\n\nBased on reporting from Fútbol.","news","Iker Casillas names Xabi Alonso as his top choice for the Real Madrid coaching role, rejecting talk of a José Mourinho comeback ahead of the Clásico.","328173257456881665","0","2026-05-08T11:44:48Z","casillas-backs-xabi-alonso-as-ideal-real-madrid-manager-dismisses-mourinho","Mundo Deportivo","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mundodeportivo.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Fel-clasico-barca-real-madrid\u002F20260508\u002F1004180537\u002Fcasillas-apuesta-xabi-alonso-entrenador-real-madrid.html","326257565535047680","Real Madrid",[72,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84],"326257539962376192","326222712143876096","326257537596788736","326257541224861696","326257565568602112","326257590545682432","326257669486678016","326257534396534784","326222711653142528","326222707169431552",[73,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95],"Como","Portugal","FC Porto","Alanyaspor","Alaves","Portland Timbers","LD Alajuelense","Bayer Leverkusen","Spain","Anderlecht","Casillas Backs Xabi Alonso as Ideal Real Madrid Manager, Dismisses Mourinho Return",[98,152,182,211],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":99,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":100,"leagueId":101,"leagueName":102,"matchId":67,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":103,"slug":104,"sourceName":105,"sourceURL":106,"teamId":107,"teamName":108,"teamIds":109,"teamNames":130,"title":151},"PSG exit clears path for Arsenal to sign Bournemouth's Kroupi. 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His 97th cap tied Benzema, Blanc, Lizarazu for 10th most.","338087201650774017","2026-06-04T20:28:26Z","mbappe-halftime-exit-vs-ivory-coast-record-wait-continues","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FPas-encore-de-record-pour-kylian-mbappe-sorti-a-la-mi-temps-contre-la-cote-d-ivoire\u002F1681895#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326222712533946368","Ivory Coast",[159,72,162,163,164,165,166,167,168,169,84,170],"326222711447621632","326257535994564608","326222712726884352","326222712936599552","326222767416414208","326255039846813696","326255041625198592","326257695210344448","326222712496197632",[160,73,172,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,95,180],"France","Nantes","Cape Verde Islands","Paraguay","Lesotho","FK Partizan","Partizani","Signal","Netherlands","Mbappé Halftime Exit vs Ivory Coast: Record Wait Continues",{"awayTeamId":72,"awayTeamName":73,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":183,"homeTeamId":121,"homeTeamName":142,"id":184,"leagueId":185,"leagueName":186,"matchId":187,"matchName":188,"publishedAt":189,"slug":190,"sourceName":157,"sourceURL":191,"teamId":192,"teamName":193,"teamIds":194,"teamNames":202,"title":210},"Benfica confirm Real Madrid will pay €15M for José Mourinho if Florentino Pérez wins Sunday's presidential election. Ibrahima Konaté also lined up.","338027815683231745","326135625054949376","Premier League","327052734794567680","Barcelona vs Real Madrid","2026-06-04T16:21:40Z","why-mourinho-s-15m-real-madrid-move-hinges-on-perez","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FBenfica-annonce-le-depart-au-real-madrid-de-jose-mourinho-pour-15-millions-d-euros-si-florentino-perez-est-reelu-a-la-presidence\u002F1681819#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257537559040000","Benfica",[192,121,72,166,195,196,197,198,199,200,129,201,162,84],"326255040996052992","326257537865224192","326257556060114944","326257561546264576","326257589841039360","326257546258026496","326257745512632320",[193,142,73,176,203,204,205,206,207,208,150,209,172,95],"Kalju Nomme","Estoril","Estudiantes L.P.","Sonderjyske","San Jose Earthquakes","Manchester City","Members","Why Mourinho's €15M Real Madrid Move Hinges on Perez",{"awayTeamId":72,"awayTeamName":73,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":212,"homeTeamId":121,"homeTeamName":142,"id":213,"leagueId":214,"leagueName":215,"matchId":187,"matchName":188,"publishedAt":216,"slug":217,"sourceName":218,"sourceURL":219,"teamId":72,"teamName":73,"teamIds":220,"teamNames":226,"title":232},"Gareth Bale endorses Florentino Pérez for Real Madrid presidency with ‘El Mejor’ post, joining Modrić and Benzema ahead of the June 7 election.","337973493419216897","326135638850015232","Copa del Rey","2026-06-04T13:01:14Z","what-bale-s-el-mejor-post-means-for-real-madrid-s-election","Marca","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marca.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Freal-madrid\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F04\u002Fbale-une-campana-favor-florentino-mejor.html",[72,121,129,75,76,221,77,222,223,224,225,84],"326222712592666624","326257541157752832","326257590512128000","326257546094448640","326257807785463808",[73,142,150,86,87,227,88,228,229,230,231,95],"Congo DR","Galatasaray","Los Angeles FC","Tottenham","Reading","What Bale’s ‘El Mejor’ Post Means for Real Madrid’s Election"]