Xabi Alonso apologized to a Real Madrid player

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10/05/26 21:00:00

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The derby was a blow for Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso even considered that maybe he shouldn't have substituted Arda Güler, the only player with the necessary vision to feed balls to Mbappé. He told the Turkish player after the match: "Maybe I made a mistake, and I shouldn't have taken you out."

The 5-2 thrashing against Atlético de Madrid admits no excuses. The coach was singled out, he knows it, and all that remains is to accept the defeat with self-criticism. Sometimes losing like that serves as a reminder that we are not as invincible as we thought.

Xabi Alonso acknowledges his mistakes and limits

As reported by DefensaCentral, after the debacle at the Metropolitano, Xabi Alonso did not shy away from analysis. He admitted the lack of depth, rhythm, and collective intensity, and made it clear that he doesn't want to seek refuge in refereeing controversies. The confession that the decision to substitute Güler may have been wrong reveals his ability to view his choices from a distance. That doubt is human, but also dangerous in the demanding context of Real Madrid.

Güler, the beacon Xabi Alonso wanted to keep

In a team engulfed in football mediocrity, Arda Güler emerged as the only link to creativity. Three goals and three assists in LaLiga so far, and in the derby, he provided an assist to Mbappé and scored himself.

During the match, he was the only one trying to spark some light in the midfield. Even more so when the rest of the team was overshadowed under the red-and-white pressure. Alonso's idea is for him to remain a regular starter unless there is a tactical catastrophe.

Atlético de Madrid dominated from start to finish

From minute 1, the colchonero team took control of the game with an intensity superior to that of Real. It didn't seem like a derby clash: Atlético was completely aggressive, direct, and efficient.

Controversies that favored Atlético exist — as in any high-voltage match — but with this Madrid image, there is no right to complain. The mistakes were internal, structural, and collective.

And now what? Management and demands for the future

The room for maneuver is limited. Xabi Alonso must face the criticism with bravery and lead a squad full of talent but with visible shortcomings. If there is one thing that is clear, it is that this squad must offer much more to aim for relevant titles.

The coach cannot erase what happened, but he must learn. The Madridista fan has reasons to be furious: losing in this way against a historical rival, with the talent at hand and no excuses, is something that hurts and is not easily forgotten. In the upcoming matches, we will see how Xabi Alonso handles that pressure, addresses errors, and demands a real collective leap.

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