Underestimated Competition: Why It Matters Less

Underestimated Competition: Why It Matters Less

Tras caer ante el Barça en la final, Xabi Alonso quiso resaltar el trabajo de los suyos y valoró haberse quedado cerca de empatar el partido. Halagó a Vinicius y quiso dejar claro que la Supercopa es “la competición menos importante” de las que disputa el Real Madrid. “Duele de cualquier manera. Ha sido un … Read more

Alonso: Mbappé Better Than Rivals | Super Cup Reaction

Alonso: Mbappé Better Than Rivals | Super Cup Reaction

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 11:14 «Mbappé is much better. The idea before starting the Super Cup was that it would arrive right against Atlético, so we decided not to accelerate but taking into account that if we reached the final we would appreciate it coming. “It depends on your feelings,” said Xabi Alonso this Saturday … Read more

Xabi Alonso: Attacking Reinforcements at Bayer Leverkusen

Xabi Alonso: Attacking Reinforcements at Bayer Leverkusen

While waiting for the game at Real Madrid, which is still very far from convincing, Xabi Alonso has some more reasons for optimism … after the victory in the derby against Atlético in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup. The victory, which left much better results than sensations, is joined by the incorporation of … Read more

Alonso Rages at Simeone Over Vinícius Remark

Alonso Rages at Simeone Over Vinícius Remark

If there is no tension, it is not a derby. If not, ask Xabi Alonso. The Gipuzkoan coach felt upset during the … semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup played in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) as a result of ‘Cholo’ Simeone’s comments towards Vinícius Jr. The duel between Atlético and Real Madrid, which ended with a … Read more

Real Madrid’s Biggest Threat: In-Form Opponent

Real Madrid’s Biggest Threat: In-Form Opponent

BarcelonaDuring the eight seasons he was leading the Barça first team (2008-2016), Xavi Pascual became Real Madrid’s biggest headache. Joan Plaza, Ettore Messina, Emanuele Molin and Pablo Laso endured a period of clear Blaugrana dominance in which the Catalan club won four Leagues, three King’s Cups and four Super Cups. The culer team contested nine … Read more