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Xabi Alonso: “I try to distance myself from the emotion at every ground I return to”
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media a day before their game against Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday. He was asked about his emotions going into the game at Anfield, a ground where he spent five years of his footballing career,
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Transcript: Xabi Alonso’s Post-Match Press Conference After Real Madrid's Win vs Valencia in La Liga
Real Madrid followed up their El Clasico win with a dominant 4-0 win over struggling Valencia in La Liga. A Brace from Kylian Mbappe and two fabulous strikes fr
When Alonso arrived as Real Madrid manager in June, he found a dressing room accustomed to things that he did not believe were best for a football team, following four years under Carlo Ancelotti. Sources close to Alonso’s staff said “many bad habits” had taken hold.
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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti sets the record straight with Vinicius Jr. after controversy with Xabi Alonso
Following the controversial episode with Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti set the record straight to Vinicius Junior. Vinicius Junior made headlines this week for his frustrated reaction after being subbed off by Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso in El Clásico.
Vinícius lost his cool on the pitch when Alonso took him out in the 72nd minute against Barcelona before the No. 7 stormed down the tunnel. Following the incident, the 25-year-old issued a private and public apology to Real Madrid that notably did not mention his manager.
The Real Madrid forward issued an apology to his “team-mates, the club, and the president” but did not reference Alonso.
Despite the great performance, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso decided to take Vinicius Jr. off the pitch in the 72nd minute. The Brazilian was shocked at the decision, and he left the pitch angrily.
Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso backs his former Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz to be a success at Liverpool
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso speaking to media on the eve of his side's Champions League meeting with Liverpool at Anfield: "It's a Clasico of European football, Real Madrid and Liverpool because of their history in the Champions League,