Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso, has revealed why his side came out victorious against Barcelona in Sunday’s thrilling LaLiga El Clásico clash at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Alonso attributed the win to his team’s strong defensive performance and ability to limit Barcelona’s chances throughout the encounter.
Real Madrid sealed a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, extending their unbeaten run in big games. Speaking after the match, Alonso praised his players for showing composure and tactical discipline, saying the win was both “important and deserved.”
“It is an important, deserved, even short victory,” Alonso said in his post-match interview. “We had chances, including the penalty. It gives us the feeling of a competitive team in big games.” He added that Real Madrid’s ability to control the tempo and prevent Barcelona from creating dangerous situations was key to the result.
The Spanish coach also highlighted the intensity of El Clásico, noting that tension is always part of such high-stakes matches. “We didn’t concede too many chances, and I interpret that as normal. We should not overemphasize those tense moments. Everything has happened in Clasicos, and we have another game on Saturday,” Alonso concluded.
The victory keeps Real Madrid at the top of the LaLiga table, solidifying their title challenge as they continue to show strength both offensively and defensively under Alonso’s management.
