Despite some doubts coming from the dressing room, Real's board and president Florentino Perez has let it be known to local media sources that Xabi has their total support.
The 'leaked' show of support being made - and published - the morning of tonight's Champions League clash at Olympiakos. The move has been made amid claims over the past 48 hours that defeat would cost Xabi his job.
The Real coach also confirmed yesterday in his media conference that he'd spoken with Florentino that morning.
He stated, "Support? It's not necessary. We've been in communication; I spoke with the president this morning, and I speak with José Ángel (Sanchez, vice-president) frequently.
"Our daily interactions are what keep us connected. And I spoke with the president this morning."