This Saturday at 4:15 p.m., Atlético and Real Madrid will cross the iron in Liga. A Madrid derby that will be the first for Xabi Alonso since he moved to the Merengue bench. At a press conference, he said: “On the one hand, there is the preparation of the match, but then it is clear that it is a derby. The emotion is very strong. We expect a pleasant and intense atmosphere. We hope that this will allow us to play with energy and concentration (…) It is different to go to Metropolitano against Real Madrid. Because of the rivalry. It's beautiful, and I hope we can also enjoy it tomorrow. The classification does not mean much, but the match will be difficult. We will have to work hard. “
The 43 -year -old Spanish coach has also mentioned his goals with his team for the coming weeks. “We have done a lot of good things. The more flexible we will be, the better. We must also try to be unpredictable. We have the technical and physical qualities, but without balloon, we have progressed, and we cannot do without it (…) I did not look at the last derbies because they changed a lot of players. I focused more on the current situation. Atlético evolves. They made smart changes this year. It's still early, and they will aim for all this season. Not only emotionally, but also tactically and physically, it will be demanding. It is a team full of energy. You have to be ready to face a high pace. ” The Merengues are also ready to do battle.
