"The focus is on finishing on a high note before the Christmas break," added our coach.

Elsewhere, Real Madrid are struggling and there is increasing pressure on the position of the manager Xabi Alonso, while Hansi Flick's Barcelona look strong. Let's take a look our Power Rankings: It was a challenging weekend for the side coached by Mikel Arteta,

Speculation around Real Madrid's search for a potential successor to the under-pressure Xabi Alonso has intensified, but Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff has shut down hopes of luring Jurgen Klopp back to the dugout.

Valdepenas made his full first-team debut for the Real Madrid first team against Alaves at Estadio de Mendizorroza in LaLiga on Sunday. Los Blancos manager Alonso started the 19-year-old at left-back in a 4-4-2 formation, as the Spanish giants won 2-1.

Hansi FlickWhile Xabi Alonso has recently criticized LaLiga refereeing, Hansi Flick fired back with a response sure to sting Madridistas.Last night, despite their 2-1 win over Alavés in LaLiga, Real

Castilla coach Alvaro Arbeloa has shut down talk of replacing Xabi Alonso. Arbeloa has been linked with Xabi 's position as senior Real Madrid coach this past after back-to-back defeats to Celta Vigo in LaLiga and Manchester City in the Champions League - both at home.

The Real Madrid press is lauding an England midfielder that sources have confirmed to TEAMtalk is of genuine interest to the Red Devils