TA: Enderrick still doesn’t want to leave; this week’s game against Barcelona will set the tone for Real Madrid’s season

Hupu reported on October 21 that TheAthleticUK Real Madrid and the team’s reporter team wrote a Real Madrid column.

What is the hottest topic in Real Madrid right now?

· Alonso's side moved two points clear at the top of the La Liga table after a 1-0 win away at Getafe on Sunday night - thanks to another goal from Kylian Mbappe, his 15th in 11 games in all competitions this season.

In sharp contrast to the slightly desperate mood after the 2-5 defeat to Atletico Madrid in September, Real Madrid's current situation is quite calm and positive. Right now, the biggest focus is on who will start in this Sunday's El Clasico.

So far this season, Alonso has not repeated any starting lineup. He prefers rotation tactics, which is completely different from the tactics that senior players such as Vinicius are used to.

Bellingham has now fully recovered from shoulder surgery. Rodrigo, Mbappe, Mastantono and Vinicius are all present for the first time this season. It is still unclear which player the Basque coach will choose to play in this important game.

But Guler and Vinicius came off the bench against Getafe and performed well. Guler once again teamed up with Mbappe to score a goal for the Frenchman, which can be said to be a good reflection of the depth of the team's lineup.

Beyond the sporting aspect, discussions about possible changes to Real Madrid's ownership model have also intensified in recent weeks. Last week, TA reported the latest developments in this regard, with a historic external investment initiative likely to be discussed at the club’s meeting.

What's the situation with Endrick?

Sunday's game was Real Madrid's sixth consecutive game in which 19-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick came off the bench and never got a chance to play. On October 10, we reported on the various factors behind Ndrick's puzzling situation for club and country, having last played in May.

This article was provided by multiple close friends of Endrick. These sources told TA on Sunday night that despite Endrick's lack of playing time, he is still very reluctant to leave.

However, they themselves believe that Enderrick should consider a loan move in January, as Alonso's current squad choices don't give them much hope of a significant change in his situation. They said that clubs are already taking concrete actions to prepare to loan him out.

They believe that if Endrick does not get stable playing time (considering the fierce competition for offensive positions, he seems to be far from reaching this level in Real Madrid), then he may miss out on qualifying for the World Cup.

How important is the next game to Alonso?

Sources in Madrid - who spoke anonymously as they were not authorized to comment, like several others The Athletic spoke to for this article - believe the coming week will be crucial for the season and Alonso's plans at the club.

El Clasico is always crucial, not just because of the historical rivalry between the two teams, nor just because the game between Real Madrid and Barcelona often determines the league title.

This upcoming game is particularly important given the criticism faced by Alonso's side after their defeat to Atletico Madrid and their 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup.

After losing to Diego Simeone's side, there was a suggestion that this Real Madrid team may now lack leadership, especially as they transition from the era of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and other players who inspired them to great success.

They performed well in the most important game of the season so far, which may help deal with this problem, while also giving the team's younger players the confidence to further adapt to their new roles.