Real Madrid is gearing up for a major shake-up this June, with José Mourinho emerging as the top candidate to take the helm. The club has struggled under recent managers Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa, largely due to a lack of control over a star-studded dressing room where player egos have often overshadowed the manager's authority.

While many have pointed fingers at the squad, Real Madrid's hierarchy sees things differently. According to reports from Onda Cero, the club's administration believes the real issue lies not with the players, but with the managers themselves. They argue that both Alonso and Arbeloa failed to assert the authority needed to keep the dressing room in check, allowing players to gain the upper hand—a situation that should have been anticipated and managed from the start.

Arbeloa's tenure has been criticized as overly accommodating to both players and board, but labeling Alonso similarly may be unfair. The club legend arrived with a clear vision to reward merit and hard work, only to be drawn into dressing room politics. When faced with a choice between him and the players, Florentino Pérez and the board sided with the squad, ultimately showing a lack of backbone themselves. It's ironic to blame Alonso for lacking spine when the board didn't have the resolve to back him.

As Madrid eyes a fresh start with Mourinho—a manager known for his commanding presence—the question remains: will this summer's changes finally bring the balance the club needs? Only time will tell if the lessons from these turbulent seasons have truly been learned.