Xabi Alonso thought Arsenal star was key for Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso, the recently sacked coach of Real Madrid, thought Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi would have been the perfect replacement for Toni Kroos. Zubimendi joined Arsenal for £60 million after waiting for a Madrid offer that never came. Now, Arsenal is soaring at the top of the Premier League, while Real Madrid is chasing Barcelona in La Liga. New boss Alvaro Arbeloa hopes to turn things around for Madrid soon.