Since Real Madrid is already juggling its lineup due to injury concerns, Alonso is offering a pragmatic approach to the situation. Last season, Alonso showcased the benefit to fielding a flexible Bayer Leverkusen squad, and he’s likely to implement a similar philosophy now that he’s coaching in La Liga.

Kylian Mbappe made sure that the Xabi Alonso era began with three points on Tuesday, as he won and scored a penalty in Real Madrid's 1-0 victory Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Everything you need to know ahead of the La Liga game between Real Oviedo and Real Madrid, including start time, team news, how to watch, live stream & odds.

Among the many nice stories surrounding Real Oviedo’s return to the Spanish top flight after 24 years away is the reunion between club hero Santi Cazorla and new signing Salomon Rondon.

Real Madrid’s new signings have adapted well to the club’s dynamics and it has been clear from day one that Xabi Alonso heavily counts on them in his plans.Three of the new signings debuted as

This article was originally published on www.si.com/onsi/soccer/real-madrid as Transcript: Xabi Alonso’s Pre-Match Press Conference Ahead of Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid in La Liga.

So far, Madrid have conceded just 22 goals in 34 games this season at a rate of 0.65 per game — they are on track to register their best defensive record since their La Liga-winning campaign of ...