Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has spoken ahead of tomorrow’s El Clásico showdown against Barcelona, underlining the magnitude of the fixture and the need for full intensity from his players and supporters alike.
The Spanish tactician has enjoyed a strong start to life at the Santiago Bernabéu and will be eager to extend that form in one of football’s biggest rivalries.

Real Madrid via its official X handle shared an excerpt from the pre match conference. Alonso, who has been praised for restoring confidence and structure to the Madrid squad, emphasized the emotional weight of the encounter during his press conference. They posted:
🎙️ @XabiAlonso 🎙️
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) October 25, 2025
📺 Press conference ➡️ RM Play pic.twitter.com/e3ch4gBCbj
SoftFootball understands that Alonso has also received high praise from his players, particularly Arda Güler, who has been an integral part of the squad since the Spaniard took over. Güler is said to admire Alonso’s tactical approach and man-management, with sources close to the team describing their bond as “mutually inspiring.”
Real Madrid posted the Pre Match Conference link on their official X page, the los blancos fans can catch the full interview of head coach Xabi Alonso speaking about the El Classico coming up tomorrow. They posted:
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) October 25, 2025
With both teams separated by just a few points at the top of the table, tomorrow’s clash could have a major say in the La Liga title race. The Bernabéu faithful are expected to create a charged atmosphere as Alonso aims to continue his impressive run and solidify Real Madrid’s dominance under his new era
