Xabi Alonso Urges Real Madrid to Improve After Dortmund Scare
Xabi Alonso Leads Real Madrid to FIFA Club World Cup Semifinals
Real Madrid under the leadership of Xabi Alonso secured a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The match saw goals from Gonzalo Garcia and Fran Garcia in the first half, setting the tone for a tense showdown. Despite a late scare with Kylian Mbappe scoring off the bench for Dortmund, Real Madrid managed to hold on for the win, thanks to a crucial save from Thibaut Courtois.
Garcia’s Stellar Performance Keeps Mbappe at Bay
While Mbappe’s goal provided a boost, Gonzalo Garcia’s consistent performances have kept him ahead in Xabi Alonso’s plans for the starting lineup. Despite Mbappe’s high profile, Garcia’s reliability and contributions in key matches against Juventus and Dortmund have not gone unnoticed.
As Real Madrid faces a formidable challenge against PSG in the semifinals, Garcia seems to be the preferred choice for Alonso.
Xabi Alonso’s Warning to PSG Following Dortmund Showdown
After a tense victory over Borussia Dortmund, Xabi Alonso issued a warning to PSG, emphasizing the need to maintain control and intensity throughout the game.
Alonso acknowledged the team’s lapse in the final minutes but praised Gonzalo Garcia’s performance, highlighting his importance as a striker. The manager emphasized the need to improve and stay focused for the full duration of the upcoming matches.
