The days of Real Madrid sitting back and allowing opponents to control and dominate them, particularly in big games, are over! That’s according to new boss Xabi Alonso.

'What is this place?': Madridistas are sure some of their players cannot cope with Xabi Alonso after strong speech by new coach

“My idea is to control the game when you have the ball and when you don’t have it. We have to be proactive,” Alonso says.

That’s a massive statement from the boss. This could mean that we see a Real Madrid team that’s a pressing machine next season.

Some players could suffer exhaustion if they can’t keep up, but Alonso will have his way.

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“I’ve analyzed how the team played, how the players are, and I’m using it to form my own idea. As coaches, we depend on the players, and I think they’re amazing,” Alonso says.

“The challenge is to build a team, unleash the potential of these players, and for us all to come together. If we all come together, we’ll have a very powerful force,” Alonso adds.

Có thể là hình ảnh về 3 người, mọi người đang chơi bóng bầu dục, mọi người đang chơi bóng đá, giày đinh và văn bản cho biết 'Emirates ALVRITER LY RITTER SETTER'

The comments from the coach show a man who is going to force the players to work extra hard to fit into his system.

Some Madridistas believe that Alonso’s methods may be difficult for many Real Madrid players to adapt to.

Có thể là hình ảnh về 1 người, đang chơi bóng đá, đang chơi bóng bầu dục, giày đinh và văn bản cho biết 'C nates AVER ates'

Here are some comments from fans.

💭”Alonso about to make our players earn their wages. Some may not survive.”

💭”The pace at which Madrid will run next season. I can’t wait to see it.”

💭”Laziness is finally over. Alonso will drive it far from these players.”

💭Alonso has 1000 new methods Madrid players cannot and have never seen in their lives🤣🤣🤣”