Xabi Alonso Explains Key Factors Behind Real Madrid’s El Clásico Triumph over Barcelona
Story: written by Myra October 27,2025
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has attributed his team’s victory over Barcelona in Sunday’s LaLiga El Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu to their disciplined defensive structure and clinical attacking moments.
Real Madrid secured a 2-0 win through goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, maintaining composure throughout a high-pressure contest against Hansi Flick’s side.
Reflecting on the match during his post-game media briefing, Alonso described the victory as both well-earned and reflective of the team’s strong mentality in major fixtures.
He stated, “It was a significant and deserved win, perhaps the scoreline could have even been bigger. We created opportunities, including the penalty, which shows our competitive strength in crucial games.”
Alonso emphasized that the team limited Barcelona’s goal-scoring chances, interpreting this as evidence of tactical maturity.
He added, “We maintained focus, despite the intensity and close scoreline. In Clásicos, anything can happen. Managing those tense periods is normal, and the players handled them well. The schedule continues, and we now shift concentration to Saturday.”
The result strengthens Real Madrid’s momentum as they continue their domestic campaign under Alonso’s leadership.
