The arrival of Xabi Alonso on the Real Madrid bench completely rebatted the cards. A indisputable holder on the left wing for several seasons, Vinicius Jr began the first Champions League match against Olympique de Marseille (2-1) this Tuesday as a replacement.
Rodrygo was thus preferred by the Spanish coach. The number 7 finally entered after the hour of play and allowed the Madrid to obtain a second penalty, consecutive to a hand of Facundo Medina.
“There is still a lot to do”
Asked about the state of form of the Auriverde star, Xabi Alonso was relatively satisfied. He also said that the current situation did not foreshadow the rest of the season.
“I find it well. Yesterday, obviously, after Tuesday, we saw that he was still a little … that it was not the time to speak to him. But today, on the other hand, it was already better with a smile, more positive, we discussed a little, not much. But at the end of training, I did an individual job with him: a few centers and the finish. He finished with good sensations and me too. (…) I saw him yesterday and it was not the time to speak, as I said. You have to have a little intuition and today we have discussed a little. But we are only in five championship games. There is still a lot to do, it is a marathon that lasts until May. You have to go there little by little ”tempered the Basque technician.
