Real Madrid by Xabi Alonso progresses properly. The victory against Juventus (1-0) allowed whites access the quarter World Cup roomswhere Borussia Dortmund awaits him, which won Monterrey 2-1 in the last round of the round of 16.
Whites have gone from less to more throughout the tournament. Tied with Al Hilal (1-1) At the premiere of Xabi Alonso, he won Pachuca 3-1 despite playing from 7 'with 10 for The expulsion of Asencio and convincingly defeated Salzburg (0-3) before Cargrse to the 'Old Lady'.
Real Madrid, Palmeiras, Borussia Dortmund, Fluminense And the surprising Al Hilal -All classified for rooms- can boast of being the only five teams that remain undefeated.
None, however, has been as reliable as Madrid. Xabi Alonso's are the only team that has not been losing -No a minute- throughout the World Cup. A condition that, even eighths, shared with Manchester City and Monterrey, already eliminated.
Xabi Alonso explains his game notion in 2019
Whites, to date, They have only received two goalsbut, both occasions They went ahead On the scoreboard. Rúben is renowned (Al Hilal) neutralized Gonzalo's goal in the debut and Elías Montiel, In 80 ', he put the final 3-1 for Pachuca.
“I listened to Ancelotti saying that missing balance”
A consistency, reinforced by the commitment to the line of three centrals, that Xabi Alonso himself stressed after defeating Juve: “Solidity and defensive discipline are fundamental and something we have tried to move from the beginning. The boys are wanting and predisposition and that is fundamental. “
The solidity and defensive discipline are fundamental and something that we have tried to move from the beginning
“I listened to Carlo (Ancelotti)which said that in last season We lacked balance, And that is being key in the messages we transmit now: When to have the ball, how to retreat quickly, know when to accelerate and when to stop … “, remarked in the microphones of 'Dazn'.
The message, little by little, Cala. “We had stability, maturity and control of the game without precipitating us. Then we were also well at the ball, “warned the own Xabi Alonso After 3-0 to Salzburg.
They are already 360 minutes and the counter does not stop up. Real Madrid still knows what it is to go behind on the scoreboard at the Club World Cup. A 'chrono' and a reliability that will put the Borussia Dortmund again in rooms. The 'Xabineta', for now, Advance with a firm step.
