Real Madrid Confidencial Xabi Alonso makes the tactical change a reality: this is how Real Madrid will play in 25/26
The particular style Real Madrid will have this season under Xabi Alonso's leadership
Since his presentation as Real Madrid's coach, Xabi promised to make many changes to improve the team. These have been noticeable during the latest training sessions held in Valdebebas. According to information from ESPN, Xabi starts training sessions with passing drills instead of the rondos that Carlo Ancelotti used to do.
Through this, Xabi aims for the entire squad to improve their passing accuracy and movement. In addition, the club also starts training sessions with continuous runs. This is intended to work physically and increase their endurance, a key aspect given the number of matches the team will have to play.
According to what we know at Defensa Central, Xabi does this so the team can be more fluid and have ease in attacking and defending at the same time. While a hint of this could be seen during the World Cup, Xabi Alonso has made sure to notably improve his style.
A different Real Madrid
With a more elegant and intense style, Xabi Alonso seeks to make the most of the talent of each and every one of his players. From the very beginning, the Basque coach has done nothing but demand the best from the entire squad. This attitude and style are very different from what the team was used to with Carlo Ancelotti.
The Italian coach, while he also brought intensity to training sessions, was a bit more relaxed. Focused a lot on tactics, Ancelotti gave players some freedom on the field. Although this is also present with Xabi, the coach is much more demanding and rigorous.
Real Madrid's latest training sessions have shown Xabi's intention to improve the club. The commitment he demands from the players is, above all, his most outstanding quality. Even so, this hasn't affected his relationship with the squad in any way.
The Xabi Alonso era
Despite all the successes Real Madrid achieved with Ancelotti, the club is ready to begin the Xabi Alonso era. The Basque coach, after having succeeded as a player at Real Madrid, is prepared to do the same in his new role.
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