The Blaugrana leader had described the Merengues as “close to power”, and Alonso's response will undoubtedly have made many Madridistas smile.
Alonso spoke in front of the press before the match against RB Salzburg as part of the Club World Cup, just hours after Laporta spoke during an event organized by the club. Laporta's efforts to emphasize what, in his eyes, differentiates the two teams from the Clasico did not seem to convince Alonso.
What does Joan Laporta say about Real Madrid?
In many ways, Laporta preached converts during the event organized by her club. He told MD that Barcelona tended to rely more on his training center than on recruitments, which speaks volumes about the identity of the two clubs.
“Madrid has an impression of power, while we have a feeling of freedom, of identity. They are more likely to recruit players, while we have more players from Masia. »»
Xabi Alonso's response
A few hours later, on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, Alonso appeared in front of the media in Philadelphia before the last group of the Club World Cup.
“I imagine the context, and I do not want to expand on this subject, but we have a feeling of democracy (at Real Madrid), of freedom also, and I imagine that they also have a certain notion of proximity with power. It goes in both directions “explained Alonso.
He also confirmed that Real Madrid wanted to wait until Kylian Mbappé was in better shape before calling him. Later in his press conference, Alonso explained what Real Madrid represents on the international scene, by evoking his player experience.
“It's the most prestigious team in the world. Her story talks about herself, wherever you go. And that's what makes Madrid's greatness. It is these factors that help Madrid to go further, that advance the club. It is a privilege and an honor to be part of this club. I will try to achieve our goals and strengthen our legend. »»
