Xabi Alonso: 'I AM NOT AFRAID of Barcelona'

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso emphasized that his attention is on the development of Los Blancos and that he does not worry about Barcelona's impressive beginning in this La Liga campaign.

During the press conference before the match against Real Oviedo at Estadio Carlos Tartiere, Alonso expressed a clear focus and confidence in the Real Madrid squad. When asked about Barcelona—the fierce rivals who recently defeated Mallorca 3-0—the Spanish strategist was straightforward: “Worried about Barcelona? No, I’m not worried at all. I know we will improve week by week. My only concern is my own team.”

Alonso’s message highlighted his desire for his players to concentrate on enhancing their performance and progressing step by step, rather than being distracted by Barcelona’s results. This confidence is seen as a positive sign for Real Madrid at the start of the 2025/26 season.

In reality, Real Madrid is still facing personnel challenges. Key players including Jude Bellingham, Ferland Mendy, and young talent Endrick are all sidelined due to injuries. Nevertheless, Alonso remains undeterred by this situation: he stays focused on the short-term goal of securing full points against Oviedo and the long-term aim of building a stable squad ready for the tough road ahead.

With the El Clasico approaching, Alonso’s statements further reveal a clear mindset: he prioritizes current tasks instead of pressuring the team by making comparisons with Barcelona. “I’m not worried about anything. I only care about our level and how we are playing. Each week, we will be able to improve and grow as a team.”

Since taking the helm at Santiago Bernabeu, Xabi Alonso has consistently emphasized the importance of daily progress. He wants Real Madrid to become a united team that does not rely on any individual, especially given the fitness issues of key players. His calm demeanor and confidence when facing questions about Barcelona have earned him strong support from Madrid fans.

Alonso’s decisiveness also reflects the style he is building at Real Madrid: valuing discipline, fighting spirit, and absolute faith in the process. With this philosophy, Real Madrid can enter the season with a solid mindset despite pressure from Barcelona and other competitors.

In the coming period, the real challenge will come as the schedule becomes more congested and major matches like El Clasico arise. But based on Alonso’s approach, Real Madrid supporters have reasons to believe their team will maintain resilience and stability, aiming for the highest goals in La Liga this season.

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