Xabi Alonso, Getty Images October 23, 2025, 08:35

The day before, Real Madrid beat Turin Juventus in the home match of the third round of the UEFA Champions League.

Real – Juventus 1:0 Video of the goal and review of the Champions League match

After the game, Galacticos head coach Xabi Alonso commented on his team’s performance.

“There were different phases in this game. We went from less to more possession in the other half. We didn’t start very well, but we adapted over time.

Subsequently, we had more possession of the ball and increased the tempo of the attack. It allowed us to create moments. Before the game, I told the guys that it will be a game of high volume, looking for opportunities, not losing balance. And so it was.

Vinnie made a great move. Yes, we couldn’t destroy Juventus at home, but we still go home with three points. Courtois was also very good. We continue to work.

We need all the players now, so I’m really happy for Jude. After the injury, he needed a good game. In addition to the goal, he played very well in intermediate positions. We found him very well in the second half. I am very happy for him.

There are many moments. We are improving week by week. The opponents caught us in some transition phases because we wanted to be aggressive in the opponent’s half.

This game… From a spectator’s point of view, it must have been a spectacle. I prayed that the referees would not remove Militao in the last minutes, and then there was the save by Thibaut Courtois,” said the Spanish specialist.

In the next round, Real Madrid will visit English Liverpool.