Xabi Alonso is the elegant Mourinho, a review that leaves Laporta K.O.: 'I imagine...'

Xabi Alonso's arrival has revealed a new type of coach for Real Madrid. The change compared to Carlo Ancelotti, even though the Italian strategist left as a true legend of the white club, is complete. Many Madridists are excited about what he might do, even though the 25/26 campaign hasn't started yet.

One of the aspects in which the new Real Madrid coach is standing out, far from the field, is his contact with the media. His first appearances in press conferences are memorable and his latest intervention, prior to the match against RB Salzburg in the early hours of this morning, is no exception.

Because Xabi Alonso received a question about Joan Laporta's words. The president of FC Barcelona, in his most recent public appearance, left the following message: "Real Madrid has a sense of power and Barça of democracy and freedom". The answer to that question asked by Edu Aguirre, from "El Chiringuito de Jugones", has gone viral in just moments.

After settling into his chair, the Real Madrid coach points out, "I imagine the context in which he must've said it. I don't want to get into that either, but well". After that comment, which seems completely innocent, it's clear that Xabi Alonso isn't going to let any attack or undeserved negative mention of Real Madrid go by while he's coach.

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"We do have that sense of freedom and democracy, and I imagine they also have some power, right? So this goes both ways", he concludes. With that elegant reply, barely referencing everything that's been happening lately with the delicate situation FC Barcelona is experiencing, Xabi Alonso surprises.

The comment from the Tolosa coach has become one of the most elegant made against FC Barcelona, but also one of the most significant to date. He doesn't directly point to everything that's happened for quite a few years. He also shows great humility, speaking on behalf of Real Madrid, by recalling that both are the best clubs in Spain.

Xabi Alonso's elegant reply to Joan Laporta's words makes many think of José Mourinho. The influence of the former Portuguese Madridist coach is repeated considerably in Xabi Alonso's style. This similarity excites a large sector of Madridism even more, especially considering the overall improvement Xabi Alonso could bring to the original ideas of the Portuguese coach.

In any case, Xabi Alonso's comment about Joan Laporta's words has become yet another response from a coach who is starting to show his style... both on and off the field. Madridism is increasingly excited about the arrival of the Tolosa coach, although from the Valdebebas offices, they're only asking him to win.