“It Was a Deserved Win — and Even a Short One”

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso spoke with satisfaction after his team’s triumph in El Clásico, calling it a key moment in their season. “The team was very motivated, and it was an important match — not only for the three points, but for what it meant to regain our confidence. I’m very happy for the players, who needed to feel that they could win a big game like this,” the Spanish coach said at the post-match press conference.

For Xabi, the score didn’t fully represent how much better the Merengues were throughout the game. “It was a deserved win — and even a short one. We created chances, had the penalty… and this helps us recover that sense of being a competitive team in big games,” he explained.

The coach also highlighted the strong connection with the fans inside the Santiago Bernabéu, who pushed the team until the final whistle. “The energy, conviction, and competitiveness the players showed made me very happy. I saw both the team and the stadium enjoying the moment. It was important for the fans to see that their team can compete and win big games. The energy inside the stadium was amazing,” he added.

Praise for Bellingham and Composure Amid Clásico Tension

Beyond the collective effort, Xabi Alonso praised Jude Bellingham’s impact — the Englishman assisted the first goal and scored the second. “We already saw his improvement against Juventus and Getafe. He’s getting back to his best. He’s a player who thrives on rhythm and emotion, and he’s had three excellent games in a row. Jude connects with everything — the ball, the fans, and his teammates,” the coach noted.

Xabi also downplayed the post-match scuffle and the pregame remarks from Lamine Yamal. “It’s the natural tension of an important match for both sides. There were some heated moments, but I see it as normal in a Clásico. There’s no need to overanalyze or make it bigger than it is. It’s football — these things happen, and we move on,” he concluded.

With this win, Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid not only remain at the top of LaLiga, but they’ve also regained confidence and reinforced their bond with a fanbase that once again believes in the Spanish coach’s project.