All articles tagged with #xabi alonso
Originally Published 2 days ago — by realmadrid.com
Xabi Alonso expressed confidence and focus ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, emphasizing the emotional and footballing elements of the game, the importance of preparation, and the team's readiness to compete for the title, while also discussing player fitness, strategy, and the support from fans in Jeddah.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by realmadrid.com
Xabi Alonso praised his team's resilience and competitive spirit after reaching the final of the Spanish Super Cup, highlighting key moments like Fede Valverde's goal and strategic substitutions, while also addressing sportsmanship and player fitness issues ahead of the final against a strong opponent.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by realmadrid.com
Xabi Alonso praised Real Madrid's important and well-deserved win over Betis, highlighting Gonzalo's hat-trick and the team's focus on upcoming competitions like the Super Cup, while also discussing player performances and team strategy.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by realmadrid.com
Xabi Alonso expressed optimism for Real Madrid's upcoming matches, emphasizing team performance, player fitness, and squad depth, while also discussing key players' injuries, potential transfers, and the development of young players like Endrick.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by realmadrid.com
Xabi Alonso acknowledges the challenges faced by his team due to numerous injuries and absences, emphasizing the need for improvement in gameplay and expressing optimism about regaining strength and players for future competitions, including the 2026 World Cup.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by realmadrid.com
Xabi Alonso, ahead of Real Madrid's final game of the year against Sevilla, expressed the team's desire to finish strongly, highlighted the importance of trust and collective effort, praised player Rodrygo's performance, discussed tactical options like playing with three strikers, and emphasized the team's focus on winning and improving as they prepare for the upcoming challenges in 2026.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Managing Madrid
Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Barcelona, highlighted by standout performances from Eder Militao and Jude Bellingham, with tactical mastery from coach Xabi Alonso, and a rare sync of key attacking players Mbappe, Jude, and Vinicius, suggesting a promising future if consistency is maintained.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Managing Madrid
Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Barcelona in El Clásico under Xabi Alonso, leading La Liga and showcasing tactical strength despite injuries and absences. Key players like Mbappé and Bellingham performed well, while Alonso's management and team dynamics remain focal points for future matches.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Managing Madrid
Xabi Alonso praised Arda Güler's development and highlighted his own team's performance in a 1-0 Champions League win over Juventus, emphasizing improvements, key players like Courtois and Bellingham, and the importance of upcoming matches against Barcelona.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Managing Madrid
Xabi Alonso praised his team's strategic play against low blocks, highlighting the importance of shooting from outside and controlling the game, after Real Madrid's 2-0 victory over Espanyol. He emphasized the significance of player returns, tactical flexibility, and individual performances, including those of Bellingham, Camavinga, and Vinicius Jr., as key to their ongoing growth and success.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Managing Madrid
Xabi Alonso reflected on Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad, emphasizing the team's resilience playing with 10 men, the impact of Huijsen’s red card, and the importance of continuous improvement and squad depth, while also commenting on VAR decisions and his admiration for Real Sociedad's coach and players.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Managing Madrid
Xabi Alonso expressed his happiness with Alvaro Carreras' arrival and praised his performance, while reflecting on Real Madrid's recent 2-1 win over Mallorca, the team's progress in pre-season, and the importance of continuous improvement ahead of the Champions League. Alonso also commented on Kylian Mbappé's performance, emphasizing his potential to score more goals.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Managing Madrid
Real Madrid's recent match highlighted Mbappe's emerging leadership and motivation, Vinicius Jr.'s struggle with form, the competition between Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dani Carvajal for the right-back position, and Xabi Alonso's emphasis on aggressive ball recovery as a key tactical principle.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Opta Analyst
Xabi Alonso's first game as Real Madrid manager resulted in a 1-0 win over Osasuna, but the performance was underwhelming with issues in creating space and finishing, highlighting the team's tactical adjustments and player form concerns amid injuries and transfers.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Managing Madrid
Xabi Alonso's debut as Real Madrid coach resulted in a 1-0 victory over Osasuna, with a penalty from Kylian Mbappé securing the win. The match highlighted Alonso's tactical approach, team leadership dynamics, and areas for improvement, especially in breaking down low blocks and enhancing Vinícius Júnior's performance.