Tuesday Edition of the Daily Merengue
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Focus in the right areas.
Now all that remains is the execution. Easier said than done.
JUST IN: Xabi Alonso had a meeting with his entire staff immediately before his very first training session as Real Madrid coach, in order to decide what specific aspect of the game they should focus on the most.
The decision was clear: pressing.
Xabi’s biggest focus right… pic.twitter.com/eIaEEJZay7
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) June 16, 2025
Xabi Alonso’s message to the attackers:
“You don’t have to run like defenders, but you have to constantly pressure the defense.” @La_SER pic.twitter.com/5rxyiwyBd6
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 16, 2025
JUST IN: Club sources say Xabi Alonso made one message clear with the team:
“Those who do not run and not make an effort WILL NOT PLAY.” @La_SER pic.twitter.com/CZFGQGaC0I
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 16, 2025
Brahim close to an extension per Marca.
BREAKING: Real Madrid are in advanced talks with Brahim Díaz over a renewal.
Agreement almost reached. @FabrizioRomano pic.twitter.com/oX93b3qEvC
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 16, 2025
Xabi Alonso sees Brahim Diaz as a profile not present elsewhere in the squad.
Both the coach and the higher-ups at Real Madrid like Brahim Diaz, and the player will extend until at least 2030. @marca ✅⚪️ pic.twitter.com/nVGN8eWRv8
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) June 16, 2025
Throwback – The Artist and his Art.
Something about the way he moves, the way he sees things no one else does. Few highlight reels are as fun as Guti’s. pic.twitter.com/11jWvdq9TA
— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) June 16, 2025
