MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Xabi Alonso, on the eve of the Champions League match against Manchester City, appears determined and confident, despite Real Madrid’s crisis. “When you coach Real Madrid, you have to be prepared for these situations,” he said on the eve of the Champions League match against Man City, emphasizing that the role requires calm and responsibility.
The Spanish coach calls the match against City “a great match, a good opportunity to continue picking up points in the Champions League. The atmosphere at the Bernabéu will be like a Champions League night,” and assures that the players are aware of the challenge that awaits them. The Blancos coach reiterates the need for unity and focus: “We are ready to face whatever comes our way. The team is united and convinced we can win tomorrow. To do that, we need to play a good game, with pace and intensity.”
After the defeat against Celta, the focus is already on City: “My focus now is only on the Champions League. Playing at the Bernabéu makes the atmosphere special and different because of the energy it generates.”
Regarding the pressure and potential external comments, Alonso is clear: “This is a team, and we all go together. When you’re Real Madrid coach, you have to be ready to handle these situations calmly and responsibly.” Regarding the fans’ support, he added: “Their enthusiasm will follow our lead. Tomorrow, with a good game, we can shake off the negative feelings of the previous day.”
Regarding the rumors and controversies, the coach remains focused: “My focus is on the pitch, on City. Is the team behind me? Yes.” Finally, he spoke about the Salah situation: “These are decisions they made at Liverpool. We’re certainly missing out on many details of what’s happening, and that’s why it’s not up to me to evaluate it.”
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