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Rare image of Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid

Amidst the storm of absences due to the international break, Xabi Alonso did not hesitate to put on his boots and go to the training ground with his players. A rare sight at Real Madrid, but a clear sign of a new era: the era of a coach ready to "fight" with the team.

ZNewsZNews12/06/2025

Real Madrid's reign under Xabi Alonso begins.

With a severely depleted squad due to a number of players on international duty, Real Madrid entered the first week of training with an unusually thin squad. However, instead of complaining or making adjustments based on form, coach Xabi Alonso chose a completely different approach: wearing mesh shirts, lacing up his boots, and directly participating in training like a real player.

Not a show, not a paint job - but real action, ushering in a new era at Valdebebas.

When the coach is not just a leader

At 43, Xabi Alonso still retains the lean physique and technical foundation that made him one of the world's best midfielders. But what's worth mentioning is not his physique, but the way the former Spaniard conveys his message through his actions.

With just six fit first-team players in the squad – Thibaut Courtois, Lucas Vazquez, Raul Asensio, Fran Garcia, Dani Ceballos and Rodrygo Goes – Xabi Alonso was no exception. He laced up his boots and immersed himself in the passing, team-building and defensive organisation drills – as if he were still part of the dressing room.

That action is not just a technical one. It is the presence of a true leader - someone who does not sit on high and point fingers, but is willing to work together, sweat together, and inspire together.

Real Madrid are currently without nine internationals due to international fixtures. Luka Modric, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Aurelien Tchouameni, Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen are all on leave until June 13. Andriy Lunin, Arda Güler and Vinicius Jr. are allowed to fly straight to Miami to join the squad.

Meanwhile, other key players such as Fede Valverde, David Alaba and Brahim Diaz are gradually returning. Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao are still being closely monitored in the final stages of recovery. With the first team seriously lacking, the coaching staff is forced to combine with young players such as Fran Gonzalez, Mario Martín, Diego Aguado, Fortea...

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Xabi Alonso put on his shoes and went out to practice with his students.

Rather than adjusting his training to reduce the load, Alonso chose to maintain the same intensity and fill in the gaps himself. It wasn’t just a stopgap solution, it was his way of showing responsibility – through concrete actions and commitment.

Alonso and football philosophy from the locker room to the field

A modern coach is not only good at tactics, but also knows how to unite, inspire and shape the identity of the team. Xabi Alonso understands that, and he is gradually building Real Madrid in his own way - starting from the smallest details.

Not just diagrams, passes or set pieces, he wants the players to feel the spirit of work, dedication and discipline through their eyes, gestures and touches of the ball during training sessions. A type of "role-playing training" - where the coach is not afraid to get dirty on the pitch to sow the seeds of attachment.

Alonso has the identity of Real Madrid - where he was part of the Champions League winning generation. At the same time, he combines the organizational precision of German football with the tactical pragmatism of the Basque style. All of this he is gradually "recreating" at Valdebebas - not with promises, but with actions.

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Despite being away from the pitch, Xabi Alonso still maintains a good figure.

On June 18, Real Madrid will open their Club World Cup campaign against Al Hilal. This will be Alonso’s first challenge as head coach of the Spanish Royal team in an official tournament. With many shortcomings in the squad, preparation cannot be complete, but spirit is not lacking - especially when the leader has personally put on his shoes to lead the team.

Without grand declarations or unrealistic promises, Alonso is gradually carving out the image of a coach willing to sacrifice comfort in exchange for discipline, connection and fighting spirit. And that could be the factor that helps Real Madrid go far - not only in the Club World Cup, but in the long journey ahead.

In the middle of Valdebebas, it is not only coach Xabi Alonso who is working. There is also midfielder Xabi Alonso - still calm, sharp and powerful - quietly sowing the Real Madrid spirit where it belongs: on the pitch.

Source: https://znews.vn/hinh-anh-hiem-thay-cua-xabi-alonso-o-real-madrid-post1560164.html


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