Xabi Alonso introduces drones to Real Madrid training | OneFootball

A head-turning technological introduction at the training ground of La Liga giants Real Madrid has on Friday been revealed.

This comes amid confirmation that drones were made use of by Xabi Alonso and his staff on Thursday evening.

Real Madrid are of course in the early stages of something of a new era at present.

Following the dismissal of long-time head coach Carlo Ancelotti, the aforementioned Alonso has taken up the reins, bringing with him new ideas, motivations and, as alluded to above, technologies.

As per a report from Marca:

‘The Tolosa-born coach used Thursday’s session in West Palm Beach to record his players with a drone . This new technology, never before used by the Madrid club in training, will allow Xabi Alonso and his entire staff to gather additional information and data on their squad.’

Turning attentions away from the training ground and back towards the pitch, Real Madrid will mark their return to action this coming Sunday.

After a disappointing 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal in their opening fixture at the Club World Cup, Los Blancos are set to lock horns with Mexican outfit Pachuca in another group stage clash.

Conor Laird – GSFN