What Did Xabi Alonso Say After His Debut at “Real”?

In the most recent match, “Real Madrid” played away against one of Saudi Arabia’s strongest clubs, “Al Hilal”. As the expected result was not achieved in this game, the head coach of the Madrid team, Xabi Alonso, shared his thoughts about the team's play after the match.

According to him, the game went in two different moods. “The first half was completely unsatisfactory for me. The team played passively, lost the fight, and looked undisciplined. Through this, we once again understood what we need to work on more,” said the experienced coach.

Currently, many football experts are also paying attention to Real’s recent defensive mistakes and ineffective actions in attack. According to Alonso, in the second half, the team changed completely: “We controlled the ball better, the pressing up front worked well. In any situation, we tried to strengthen the attack. However, we could not change the result — we were missing just one thing: a goal.”

According to the coach, “Al Hilal” proved to be a well-organized team, rich in players with individual skills. It was not easy to play against them, especially as the Madrid side found it difficult to win the ball and change the tempo of the game.

At the same time, Xabi Alonso also emphasized that he took positive conclusions from the match: “We tried to increase the attacks through the wings. This game will help us grow and raise our level of preparation for upcoming important matches. On the right track? Of course. But we are still at the very beginning of the journey.”

For the fans, this game showed how prepared the team is against serious opponents. Of course, the result is important, but behind every defeat, there is an opportunity to analyze and correct mistakes.

According to Zamin.uz analysts, “Real Madrid” has not yet completely found itself ahead of the new season. However, under the leadership of a coach like Xabi Alonso, who has detailed analysis and a serious approach, the team may quickly regain top form. In the coming days, today’s mistakes will undoubtedly serve as a lesson. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!