Alonso Reflects on Real’s Win Against Espanyol: “A Confident Yet Modest Victory”

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Steven Perez
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Xabi Alonso, head coach of Real Madrid, reflected on the match against Espanyol in La Liga’s fifth round.

Details: The coach mentioned that his team had strong control over the game, even if it wasn’t very exciting.

“It was a confident win, not spectacular, but good. We controlled the match completely and didn’t encounter any stressful moments. Matches like this may not always be impressive, but they satisfy me,” Alonso said after the game.

Kylian Mbappé received particular praise from the coach for his playmaking role.

“He understands football perfectly and always contributes to the team. Today, he excelled in his position,” Alonso added.

Real Madrid will play against Levante on September 23 at 21:30 Central European Time.

Reminder: Eder Militão scored an impressive long-range goal for Real.