Real Madrid have started the only preseason match against Tirol and Xabi Alonso has very clear ideas.
Every time the team doesn't have the ball, they press as a unit, unlike last year when there was no pressing under Ancelotti. This is one of the team's substantial changes that can be seen immediately.
Although there's still a lot of work to do, these are the details that are already making a difference and show that there will be considerable changes. With this in mind, it's only expected that as the weeks and months go by, we'll see a more decisive Madrid.
An immediate change
Güler in match | Didac Aguirre
Only in the Club World Cup was there a good and consistent change with the new coach leading the team. Players like Gonzalo, Güler, or Huijsen showed it clearly and now the work is immediately visible.
Although it's only been a few weeks of training and preparation, things are already moving in the direction Xabi wants. The pressing as a unit will help the team recover the ball immediately and keep control of the match. This was missing last season and now the work ideology is being reinstated.
Alonso has a long road ahead, but everything indicates that it's already mapped out. Only the final foundations need to be adjusted and, with this, enjoy a team very different from last season.
After the match, discussion on the YouTube channel live
Today, at the end of the match, as always, we're live on Defensa Central's YouTube channel.
We analyze everything that happened in the match right after the final whistle with our regular Defensa Central contributors and with the presence of Coto Matamoros and Siro López.
In addition, we'll also connect live with Xabi Alonso's post-match press conference, to listen to the words of Real Madrid's first team coach.
⚽ TIROL - REAL MADRID🔥AMISTOSO | TERTULIA POST PARTIDO
You can't miss the talk show since you can also participate from the chat if you watch it live, and leave your comments if you watch it later. We look forward to seeing you!
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