Ex-Benfica star drives Xabi Alonso mad after Real Madrid v Valencia | OneFootball

Xabi Alonso did not hold back in offering high praise to the Real Madrid team after their victory against Valencia. Among the highlights, the Spanish coach could not ignore the performance of the former Benfica player, Álvaro Carreras, emphasizing his competitive spirit and determination on the field.

In statements to the Spanish press following the Merengues’ four-nil triumph, the Blancos’ manager highlighted some of the qualities of the former Benfica left-back: "[Álvaro] Carreras is very competitive, he does everything well".

Next, the Spanish coach did not hide his delight at the achievement of Carreras, who made his first appearance for Real Madrid: "He stays focused when the ball is far away, he is strong in duels, and knows how to make the right choice. It’s very good to have him with us".

Regarding the match itself, Xabi Alonso offered some words of appreciation to the Real Madrid squad for their work on the pitch: "It was a collective victory. The team played very well. We started with a lot of energy. The boys wanted to keep up the good momentum".

Finally, the Spanish coach explained that the team performed very well throughout the match, highlighting their dynamics: "We played with a lot of movement, with good circulation, pressing quickly after losing... The result went our way and we are very happy".

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