Xabi Alonso closes the league year as coach of Real Madrid, which is good news. Tomorrow, Real Madrid plays against Sevilla“My goal is to win the game, I have nothing else on my mind,” said the white coach.
The Cup tie against Talavera was behind us and Xabi did not want to talk about it the images of some footballers laughing after the rival’s goal. “I haven’t seen the images, we managed to get through the tie and we’re already thinking about Sevilla. It ended well and that’s it.” The team is still alive in the Cup. “The club always aspires to everything, we know what the objective is. We know how we want to build it. We are all united, from the president to the player, to do it as best as possible. It is unquestionable.”
Xabi Alonso does not take notes
When asked for a partial assessment of the work done so far, Alonso did not comment. “It’s not up to me. And the grades, at the end of the season.”
Press conferences are part of everyday life, but they don’t bother him “It’s part of the job, I don’t come here to suffer. These are things that have always happened. In this job there are all kinds of moments. It’s not a problem at all.”
On a personal level, the coach was calm before the break. “I’m fine, I hope you are too. We see each other a lot… With enthusiasm and energy, we want to finish this block well to go calmly into the break. With strength and firmness, with the strength of the teamo”.
Vinicius was once again one of the names of the appearance. The Brazilian is going through a streak without a goal. “What happened with Vini is a matter of moments, I have no doubt that the goal will come. Hopefully it will be tomorrow.”
Rodrygo also had a leading role in the press conference. “What it has brought us has been very good news. The balance with and without the ball that gives us. He has very good feet. It associates well between lines and in small spaces. We have to get to him.” His presence extends to different areas of the field. “We want to be more constant, on the right or where he can play, on all three lanes. “I’m very happy for him, he’s doing very well.”
In the tactical section, Alonso spoke of different alternatives depending on the type of match. “At some point we have done it. Endrick played well, he freed up space for Kylian. We can prepare games against collapsed defenses, we must accumulate people in the area“The offensive options involve short movements and accumulation of troops. “We can make short breaks to make room for Vini, Jude, Kylian… We have to combine the individual qualities we have.”
Less casualties
The situation of the squad and the casualties was pending in the last training session. “There have been players who have been able to participate. Tomorrow we will train something and decide. We are waiting for everyone, we need them. Little by little we will add people.”
The relationship with the club was approached within the usual framework of demands. “From the beginning, we have had a close relationship of respect and affection. The demand is maximum. It’s a long road, there will be good times and not so good.”.
Sevilla will be the last rival of the year. “It is the last game of the year. We have played many games, we want to finish well, achieve the third victory and start 2026 with energy and optimism.” Alonso described a highly demanding meeting. “The rival is demanding, they demand a lot, they play with one-on-one situations, the players go to the duel a lot. They are good with the ball. We want people to enjoy themselves.”
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