Xabi told Guti loud and clear, he wants to change this about Ancelotti: 'We have...'

Real Madrid is already in the quarterfinals after beating Juventus 1-0 with a goal from Gonzalo. This is the fourth match with Xabi Alonso on the bench, and it already has three consecutive victories. In addition, some of the guidelines that the Tolosa native is giving are already becoming apparent.

In fact, one of its main objectives is to leave behind some of the automatisms they had. It wants to break with the Ancelotti era and with some things the team used to do that don't seem to please him. Although it acknowledges that "I used to listen to Carlo and he said the team really lacked balance, and that's been important."

It has been paying attention to Madrid this season, and also to one of the aspects it wants to change. In the post-match interview, Xabi spoke with Guti and they discussed the pressing after losing possession. Especially because the wingbacks were too deep in the first half.

"Once we progress  they have to be higher up to be more aggressive. We have to be brave, we have to try to suffocate them so they can't get out, not be timid. Then correct on the other side, that's essential," the coach said about its plan.

It's one of the things Xabi Alonso most wants to strengthen

Xabi Alonso's Bayer stood out for controlling the pace of the match, one of the keys to its style. That not only means having possession of the ball at all times, but also the work off the ball. Raising the pressing, especially after losing possession, is essential in that aspect for the Tolosa native.

We have seen it in these first matches, in which Xabi wants to raise the team's pressing. Recovering as soon as possible is essential, to prevent opponents from being comfortable when they try to break out. Also to catch them off guard by attacking intensely and quickly.

That's something it wants to implement at Real Madrid, breaking with what they used to do with Carlo Ancelotti. It's something it hasn't hidden even after the victory against Juventus. That's despite the fact that during the first half there were moments when it couldn't carry it out.