Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso spoke to Dazn following the match, expressing his satisfaction with the result, the team`s performance, and having successfully advanced in the competition.
Alonso highlighted the early difficulties faced by his team, stating, “We had difficulties in the first 15 minutes; we had to take our measures.” He explained his tactical instructions during that period, advising his players “to stay united in the middle and look for space on the flanks, where we could hurt Juve.”
On Gonzalo Garcia:
Alonso was full of praise for the player: “Fantastic,” he remarked. “He possesses a forward`s natural instinct. He deserves credit for positioning himself correctly at the crucial moment.”
On Mbappé:
Providing an update on the forward, Alonso commented, “He wasn`t at 100%, but he will have time to recover. He is very important for us.”