Alonso s five highlights of new Real Madrid: Rising stars, leaving the old players, and tactical innovation is being tested

In the only two games in which Xavi Alonso took over Real Madrid coaching sticks, despite only one win and one draw, it still reveals the new look and potential challenges of the Galaxy battleship in the post-Ancelotti era. The results of these two games not only reflect the initial manifestation of Alonso's tactical philosophy, but also reveal some problems that have yet to be solved. Next, we will interpret the five key highlights that Alonso had attracted much attention in his early coaching of Real Madrid.

1. Rise of new stars: Gonzalo Garcia, an unexpected surprise on the front line

At this FIFA Club World Cup, although Arda Guerre's performance attracted much attention, the biggest highlight is undoubtedly the 21-year-old striker Garcia. As Mbappe was absent due to illness and Enderick suffered another injury, Garcia was given the opportunity to start in Alonso's first game. In the game against Riyadh Crescent, Garcia not only scored a goal, but also used his flexible running position to tear the opponent's defense line many times. Then, against Pachuca, Garcia was once again in the spotlight: he not only assisted Fran Garcia to create a goal opportunity for Bellingham, but also cleverly made the ball back to help Jule win another goal. Through these two games, the young Garcia has obviously won the favor of Alonso and has successfully won more opportunities for himself to play.

2. Asensio's dilemma: a critical moment in his career?

Laur Asensio stood out due to a defensive injury, becoming Real Madrid's main defensive force, and was successfully selected for the Spanish national team. However, Alonso's first two games coached witnessed Asensio's consecutive mistakes. In the game against Riyadh Crescent, he fouled in the penalty area and was substituted in the second half. Then, when facing Pachuca, Asensio was sent off for another red card for an unnecessary tactical foul, which made the team pay the price of playing one less person. Courtois expressed strong dissatisfaction with this on the spot, while Alonso made it clear that such a mistake might determine the trend of the game and emphasized that it was better to let the opponent score than to pay the price of a red card for it. Asensio's future seems to be facing a major test of his career, and it is still unknown whether he can get back on track.

3. Alonso's "Wilz": Guerre shines, the rise of the core in the future?

For some players, the arrival of a new coach means goodbye, but for others, it is the beginning of an opportunity. Under Alonso's guidance, Turkish new star Arda Guer quickly won the trust of the coach and became a new highlight of the team. Although Asensio and Rodrigo's chances of playing are gradually decreasing, Guerre has shown outstanding talent and skills in just a few games. In the match against Riyadh Crescent, he came on as a substitute and almost scored; in the match against Pachuca, Guere not only started and scored a key goal, but also showed strong technical ability and game reading ability. "As" even commented that Guerre's performance reminds Leverkusen's Wiltz - delicate technology, strong sense of rhythm and rich creativity. Alonso is obviously building his own "Wilz", and Guerre is expected to become Real Madrid's future midfield core.

4. Rodrigo's future: Is it almost a foregone conclusion to leave the team?

Although after the 2024/25 season, it is generally believed that Brazilian striker Rodrigo will leave Real Madrid, after the new coach Alonso took office, Rodrigo chose to discuss the future face to face with the coach. "We have communicated and I saw his passion for the game, he is a very promising player," Alonso told Rodrigo in the conversation. In the subsequent games, Rodrigo started against Alschalal and contributed an assist. However, Rodrigo failed to even get a chance to play against Pachuca, although the fifth substitution was still unused at this time. This situation has caused doubts about his future where he will be. It seems that Rodrigo's days at Real Madrid have entered the countdown.

5. Challenge of ball possession tactics: Alonso's path to innovation

Alonso has been coaching for a short time, but he has begun to try to integrate his tactical ideas into Real Madrid's style of play. Unlike the team's performance in the first game against Riyadh Crescent, Real Madrid showed a smoother offensive coordination in the game against Pachuca. Short passes are fast and flexible, and the three goals are all from this tactical style of high-level compression and ball control conversion. However, whether this ball-dominated tactical style can continue is still an open question. After all, there are not many midfielders who are really good at ball control in Real Madrid, especially as Modric is approaching retirement and Sebalos is injured for a long time. If Alonso wants to adhere to this ball control philosophy, he obviously needs to introduce more suitable candidates to support the tactical system.

To sum up, although Alonso's coaching is just starting, his potential to lead Real Madrid has gradually emerged. The rise of new stars is intertwined with the difficulties of veterans, and Alonso needs to find a balance between constantly innovative tactical systems and player adaptation. The road ahead is still full of challenges, but it also brings new hope to this Galaxy battleship.