Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso lays out his plan to topple Barça in LaLiga | OneFootball

Xabi Alonso and Kylian Mbappé

Installed on the Madrid bench just a few weeks ago, Xabi Alonso has already transformed the face of Real Madrid. The Spanish manager has unveiled his blueprint for the 2025-2026 season.

The first step to turning everything around in LaLiga next season at Real Madrid is the return of the classic 4-3-3 formation. But the true DNA of the new Real Madrid isn't just written on the team sheet. The change is glaringly obvious in their attitude.

In the last pre-season match, as soon as the ball was lost, there was immediate pressing and impressive coordination. Alonso wants the defense to start the very second possession is lost, Spanish media reported in recent hours. Vinicius, leading the first line, embodied this approach perfectly.

Xabi Alonso’s ultimate goal is to shape a team capable of dictating a relentless tempo, suffocating their rivals, and striking quickly.