How will Xabi Alonso handle LaLiga refereeing at Real Madrid?

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Xabi Alonso's first full season in charge of Real Madrid kicks off on Tuesday against Osasuna (stream LIVE at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+), and among the many things we'd all like to know about his ambitious plans for the torrid months to come, it'd be hugely interesting to tease out his opinion on the current state of refereeing in LaLiga.

It's fair to say it's been a tumultuous time. Professional refs have threatened to unionise and grab back power, the league's refereeing committee has been revolutionised in structure and personnel over the past two months, and blazing controversy and accusations of bias or incompetence (both usually wildly out of touch with reality) dog them…