Alonso: We need Bellingham s flexibility, both he and Kamavenga can start

On September 27, 22:15, a focus game in the 7th round of the 2025-26 La Liga, Real Madrid will play Atletico Madrid away. Before the game, Real Madrid coach Xavi Alonso attended the press conference and talked about some of the current situation of the team.

How to face this derby?

- On the one hand, we are preparing for the game, but on the other hand, it is obvious that this is a derby, which carries a very important emotional sustenance. We are looking forward to a beautiful and intense atmosphere that we hope will keep us focused during the game.

About Simeone coaching Atletico Madrid for 14 years

- Everything he did is very important, I'm just starting out, I like to go step by step and not set too long-term goals.

Do you think Real Madrid and Barcelona can score close to 100 points?

- This is very complicated and it is difficult to win every game. We cannot be complacent, just stepping on the court will not win. We have to maintain a steady performance, and the better we train, the easier it is to win. If we can keep this natural vitality, we can get a lot of points.

Is this one of the most difficult circumstances?

- The atmosphere is great, the derby is very special, it was like this a few days before the game, and you can feel it. When you understand the stakes involved, you will be more motivated, you will have the desire to achieve good results, and we look forward to a strong atmosphere.

Can Bellingham start?

-You have asked, he and Kamavenga can start.

How do you feel about this derby?

-The feeling of going to the Metropolitan Stadium with Real Madrid is different because the competition is very fierce. The game will be great, and I hope we can enjoy it tomorrow. The position on the standings doesn't matter, this game will be tough and we have to work hard.

About Mastantono

—Mastantono has many advantages. He is only 18 years old and has strong adaptability. I like his competitive mentality, he is full of energy. We need to make further adjustments to him next, but this sense of competition is crucial to our team. We will enjoy this, everyone is ready, everyone recovers well, no injuries or other issues, we will make a decision tomorrow.

On the first day you came, Bellingham is the midfielder

- he is an attacking midfielder who can participate in organizing the offense and finishing the end, and he has the ability to cover a large area. You have to master the greatest advantage to break the balance, we need his flexibility. Some players have more fixed positions, but Bellingham is not that type.

What is your focus next?

- We have done a lot of positive things, the more flexible the team, the better. We also need to work hard to be unpredictable, we have the technology and physical fitness, and we have made great progress without the ball, and we can't lose that.

Mastantono, Guerre, Heysen and AF have never played at the Metropolitan Stadium - there is a first time in everything, we need everyone to prepare for tomorrow to make them feel that way so that they can experience the joy before and after the game. Some people will celebrate, some people won’t, but that’s the history of the derby war.

About Busquets will retire after the end of this season

- First, congratulations on his career. Busquets is a great teammate and we really enjoy playing together. As a midfield partner, he never puzzled me because he was a player who could support the team. He is very smart, he is not the fastest, but he is the most sensitive and he can always make the right decision one step ahead of time. We all love Busquets and wish him a good time to enjoy the final game and then have a good rest.

Cork received a yellow card by pinching Batala's neck, which is very similar to Vinicius' red card in Valencia

- my views are irrelevant, these are all past actions and have been judged, and I have nothing to say.

About your expectations for this game

-I haven't watched the last few derby games because they have changed a lot of players. What I am more concerned about is the current situation, and Atletico Madrid is constantly improving. They made wise adjustments this year and are just starting out now and they will go all out this season. Not only on the spiritual level, but also on tactical and physical fitness, they are a dynamic team and you have to prepare for a fast-paced game. The team is doing well in training, which is very helpful. Will

communicate with Vinicius to keep him away from the stands?

—We cannot ignore what has happened, and we must also prepare for what may happen. We want to use the resources we have, and Vinicius is crucial to us. I liked his performance a few days ago and I liked seeing him smile. For us, preparations will remain the same.

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