Xabi Alonso, Alaves and Real Madrid
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Here are five of the news stories making headlines on Tuesday morning and setting the day's agenda. 🤝 Madrid tries to fix things🗣️ Xabi Alonso: "El penalti era clarísimo, era muy
Real Madrid get their Copa del Rey campaign underway in the Round of 32 against third-tier Talavera. Los Blancos last won the competitions in the 2022-23 season, the first time in nine seasons.
Kylian Mbappé has scored in his return from injury. His goal helped Real Madrid beat host Alaves 2-1 in the Spanish league to relieve some of the pressure on coach Xabi Alonso.
"The focus is on finishing on a high note before the Christmas break," added our coach.
Kylian Mbappe's injury has forced Xabi Alonso to launch a 'desperate' Real Madrid tactic in the fight to save his job against Manchester City. Alonso could turn to out-of-favour forward Endrick in the absence of their star attacker.