Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke to the media ahead of their final game of 2025 against Sevilla on Saturday night. He was asked about playing with more forwards, to which he said: “At some points,
we have done it. Endrick played well, releasing spaces to Kylian. We can prepare games against deep defenses, we must accumulate people in the area. We can make short breakups to give space to Vini, Jude, Kylian… We need to combine the individual qualities we have.”
Alonso on the game against Sevilla
“It’s the last game of the year. We have played many games, we want to finish well, link the third victory and start 2026 with energy and optimism. The opponent is demanding, demands a lot, plays with situations one against one, the players go a lot to the duel. With the ball they’re good. We want people to enjoy.”
Alonso on the support from the club
“The club always aspires to everything, we know what the objective is. We know how we want to achieve it. We are all united, from the president to the players, to do the best we can. That’s unquestionable.”
Alonso on Rodrygo
“What he’s brought to the team has been great news. The balance he gives us, both on and off the ball. He has excellent technique. He combines well between the lines and in tight space. I’m very happy for him, he’s doing very well.”
Alonso on injuries
“There have been players who have been able to participate. Tomorrow we will train and decide. We are waiting for everyone; we need everyone. We will gradually add people.”
Alonso on how he is doing
“I’m fine, I hope you do too. We’ll see the faces… With desire and energy, we want to finish this period well to go into the break. With strength and firmness, with the strength of the team.”
Alonso on Vinicius Jr’s bad streak
“The Vini thing is a matter of moments, I have no doubt that the goal will come. I hope it’s tomorrow.”
Alonso on press conferences
“It’s part of the job, I don’t come here to suffer. These are things that have always happened. In this work there are moments of all kinds. It’s not a problem at all.”
