Alonso praises Madrid's fight after Barcelona clinches Spanish Supercup
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Real Madrid lost 3-2 to Barcelona in the 2026 Spanish Supercup in Jeddah. Xabi Alonso spoke of a mix of disappointment and pride, praising his team's resilience and competitive display as they pushed for an equaliser. Vinicius Junior was Madrid's standout, while Alonso explained Mbappe was brought on late with the aim of creating imbalance before Barcelona's decisive goal. Madrid look to recover injured players and build momentum for the season.
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