Real Madrid legend Raul: Xabi doubters must wait until May

Real Madrid legend Raul: Xabi doubters must wait until May

Real Madrid legend and former Castilla coach Raul has rejected criticism of Xabi Alonso.

With the LaLiga set to resume, Xabi is under huge pressure after a disappointing first six months in charge at Real.

But Raul told AS: "Madrid is in the Champions League in the Top 8 and it is true that in the League it has lost the advantage it acquired after the Cl1sico. But this really begins to be played from April and the battle for the titles concludes in May.

"You have to be patient, we have a new coach with new ideas and a very competitive squad. We have to wait. Barcelona is strong and so is Atl9tico, who are the covered ones, and who have gotten in there because they have signed well.

"Both are going to demand that we be at our best to be able to fight for the League and for the rest of the national titles. But I have confidence in our team. Everything will be fine and I hope the titles arrive."