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XABI ALONSO HAILS VINíCIUS’ VERSATILITY STARTING OR COMING OFF BENCH

Xabi Alonso hails Vinícius Jr's game-changing impact off the bench in Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Getafe. The coach also praised Courtois's crucial late save and Mbappé's decisive match-winning goal.

Xabi Alonso Hails Vinícius’ Versatility Starting Or Coming Off Bench
Xabi Alonso, Head Coach of Real Madrid, looks on before the LaLiga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and Real Madrid CF at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on October 19, 2025, in Getafe, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) October 19, 2025

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said, "Vinícius had a significant impact," following his team's tense 1-0 victory over Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. He might be just as significant coming off the bench as he is starting, according to our conversation this morning. And that is what happened. He was unruly, pushing cards, and we took the initiative after that. Everyone understanding that they can play a significant part is ultimately what it is all about.

Xabi Alonso on Thibaut Courtois's and David Alaba's fitness issues

"Courtois, I believe so. Alaba sensed... His calf was becoming stiff, but it was not an injury, and we did not want to take any chances. Tomorrow, we will evaluate him in more detail.

Xabi Alonso on the late save by Thibaut Courtois and Arda Güler

"Arda also made a significant contribution: we were able to decipher the goal." Mili's pass came first, followed by how he located Kylian. The goal was important because it was hard to establish a rhythm and create chances in this game. Numerous disruptions occurred, which usually make things challenging. Thibaut was important, but considering the way the game was going, we should not have handed up that opportunity. However, we are leaving with the three points, which is what we wanted, and he did his job.

Xabi Alonso on whether the late chance worries him

"No, I am not as concerned about it now that it is over. However, at the moment, as I already stated, when you are up against nine men, these kinds of scenarios should not occur. Despite having two more players, we failed to close down, lost the second ball, and failed to modify our marking. However, it is now over. And I have three points here.

Xabi Alonso on whether Kylian Mbappé is necessary for Real Madrid

"That is not how I would phrase it. However, we are quite pleased with his progress. He makes snap decisions about his involvement and aspirations. But the others also assist him. You get points for goals, but there is much more to it than that. I will not say it to the person who wrote the headline.

Valverde and Rodrygo together on the right, with Xabi Alonso

It is merely another possibility, not news, in my opinion. Because of their quality, we have seen what they can provide.

On Eduardo Camavinga, Xabi Alonso

"I thought he was great. We caused an imbalance in the first half, particularly on the left wing. Camavinga, Rodrygo, and Carreras found room behind Mario. Although we got into those positions successfully, we lacked a bit in the latter third. They play a lot from there; thus, you need to be very good at adjusting your second plays on this pitch. That is what we did. They essentially only produced opportunities from crosses and set pieces. Camavinga was excellent. An extremely comprehensive performance.

Xabi Alonso's outlook for the coming week

It was a challenging match. It is never simple to get to Getafe; you have to be able to compete. You must be ready to not be the most attractive person at the match. However, the group got up and put forth a lot of effort. In the first half, we had several opportunities to take the lead. Even though the match was not particularly appealing, we still had a good time. We remained focused and completed the tasks at hand. And we have positive vibes heading into next week.

Xabi Alonso on Bellingham and Güler

Both are capable of playing both attacking midfield and midfield. Jude went farther below, and Arda switched places. We have diverse profiles: Tchouameni, Camavinga, Valverde, Ceballos (when he can play in the center), etc. Güler does, however, possess that trait when you need a bit of extra footwork in the link-up or at the base. We can switch places. However, he finds Vinícius and Mbappé well when he turns and makes the last pass. He is also taking serious action. Both in the center and on the wings, we must support the alliances we seek. And we must do it with the players we have.

Regarding his emotions, Xabi Alonso

"I am still processing the game from today. It was hardly the most spectacular encounter, but it was tense enough that we had to roll up our sleeves and were ready for it. And that is what happened. It was not really lovely to watch or play. However, starting tomorrow, Juventus will be on our minds.

THE BERNABéU FRACTURE: WHY ALVARO ARBELOA IS LOSING THE REAL MADRID LOCKER ROOM

Alvaro Arbeloa faces a Real Madrid dressing room revolt! Read about the clashes with Alaba and Guler’s shocking Arsenal ultimatum.

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Alaba And Federico Valverde Lead Discontent Against Madrid’s Arbeloa

Reports say Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa keeps butting heads with some of the main voices in the locker room; he’s not getting along with three of his stars.

Arbeloa took over at the start of the year, stepping up from his job with Real Madrid Castilla after Xabi Alonso got the boot. Alonso lost the dressing room and ran into a losing streak he couldn’t shake, and now it’s starting to look like Arbeloa is dealing with the same sort of headaches.

The club brought in Arbeloa fast, hoping he could steady things, but honestly, it’s not clear if he’s more than just a stopgap. Real Madrid’s season hangs by a thread; they’re still alive in La Liga and the Champions League, but that’s it. Another year without a trophy feels possible.

Lately, people keep linking Madrid to big-name managers like Jurgen Klopp and Unai Emery, fuelling talk that Arbeloa might not stick around much longer.

On top of that, rumours out of Spain say Arbeloa has clashed with three team ‘leaders’. David Alaba is one of them. He’s frustrated, thinks he deserves a bigger role, and he’s not quiet about it. The same goes for Federico Valverde and Dani Carvajal. Both have reportedly bumped heads with Arbeloa over playing time and their standing in the squad. It’s not the first time this has happened; Arbeloa’s authority keeps running up against these senior guys who want more influence. Now Alaba’s in the mix too, which only makes things messier for the coach.

Then there’s Arda Güler. He’s been linked with Arsenal for a summer move and isn’t happy either. Spanish site Fichajes says Guler has basically given the club an ultimatum. He’s improved a bit under Arbeloa, but he still feels stuck on the sidelines and doesn’t like the atmosphere in the dressing room. He’s made it clear that if he doesn’t get a proper shot and some real leadership from the bench, he’s out of Madrid this summer.

DOOR SLAMMED: REAL MADRID REJECT ARSENAL AND CHELSEA'S SUMMER MOVES FOR ENDRICK

Real Madrid have blocked Arsenal, Chelsea, and Spurs from signing Endrick. Discover the 2026 plan for his Bernabéu first-team return.

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Endrick to rejoin Madrid first-team after explosive five-goal Lyon loan

Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham have all been told straight up: Endrick isn’t available this summer. Real Madrid made it clear to his camp he’s coming back to the Bernabeu and joining their first team next season, no exceptions.

Right now, Endrick is finding his feet again at Lyon. He moved to France in January, after a rocky start in Spain, and he’s been working hard to rebuild his confidence and rhythm.

Earlier in the season, things didn’t really click for him under Xabi Alonso at Madrid. He barely played in the first half of the 2025/26 campaign, so Madrid sent him to Lyon to make sure he’d get regular minutes. And honestly? It’s paying off. He’s already notched five goals and an assist in just six games, including a hat-trick against Metz. That explosive talent everyone raved about is starting to show.

Last season, under Carlo Ancelotti, Endrick scored seven times and set up another in 37 games for Madrid. It hasn’t been the smoothest year and a half for him, but clubs keep circling.

West Ham pushed harder than anyone over the past year, making several approaches, but Madrid shot them all down. Now, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham have all checked in again, trying to see if there’s any chance they can swoop in this summer.

Chelsea’s interest goes way back, even before Madrid snapped him up. Arsenal and Spurs have been keeping tabs since his Palmeiras days.

All three Premier League clubs hoped Madrid might be open to a deal after his loan stint, but that door’s slammed shut. Senior sources insist Endrick is returning to Madrid this summer, and he’s joining the first team for the 2026/27 season. His agent echoed the same thing this week, brushing off doubts about whether Endrick can make it in Spain.

So, Madrid’s stance is pretty final: no Premier League move for Endrick. England’s top clubs will have to look elsewhere while the young striker gets ready for his next chapter in Madrid.

And he’s not the only one coming back. Nico Paz, who’s been turning heads at Como, is also on Madrid’s list. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Spurs like him too, but Madrid sees both Endrick and Paz as part of their long-term plans. They’re bringing Paz back by activating his buy-back clause this summer, and they won’t even consider offers.

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