Real Madrid defeated Espanyol 2-0 in a match of the 5th round of the Spanish La Liga. This victory was historic not only for the team but also for head coach Xabi Alonso. According to Opta Sports, he became the third coach in Madrid's history to win their first five championship matches in a row.
Looking back at history, only two coaches achieved this indicator. The first case was recorded in the 1928/29 season, when José Quirante led Real Madrid to this result. Almost seventy years later, in the 2004/05 season, Vanderley Luxembourg achieved similar success. Now, Xabi Alonso has been added to this honorary list.
Alonso's men have won the fans' trust this season not only with their victories but also with their effective and captivating performance. The latest victory over Espanyol increased the team's points tally to 15, and the Madrid side became the absolute leader of the table.
Currently, the main rival, Barcelona, despite having one game less, has accumulated only 10 points. This has sparked heated discussions among fans about the intrigue of the new La Liga season.
For Alonso, these victories are personal success. As a former footballer respected worldwide, he has now begun to speak his mind firmly as a coach. Such a start in Real Madrid's history instills great confidence in him, and the team undoubtedly has ambitious goals.
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