Xabi Alonso has begun to leave his mark on Real Madrid during the second training session at 'The Gardens North County District Park' in Palm Beach, Florida. In a closed-door environment, the Spanish coach organized a series of six-a-side matches, demonstrating his intention to instill a more dynamic and demanding playing style in the team.
The Real Madrid, preparing for their debut in the Club World Cup this Wednesday against Al Hilal, arrived at the sports center shortly after 9:30 AM, where players started their day with gym exercises. They then moved to the field to perform a series of activation exercises, both with and without the ball, before diving into the tactical analysis of the upcoming match.
Among the players, Eduardo Camavinga stood out by carrying out specific work to continue his recovery process, reflecting Alonso's attention to each of his footballers.
The session concluded with shots on goal, and after training, the white club opened its doors to a group of sponsors and fans, who had the opportunity to interact with the players and request autographs. This type of event, while important, contrasts with the seriousness and focus that Alonso has brought to the team, marking a clear difference from Carlo Ancelotti's era.
The new work regime under Alonso's direction moves away from the more relaxed philosophy of his predecessor. Since his arrival, the former footballer has made it clear that his approach will be more disciplined and demanding. In his own words, "When he needs to shout, he does. He doesn't like joking around", indicating that the days of relaxation in training may be numbered.
The merengue squad will return to work this Tuesday, on the eve of their much-anticipated world debut, and all eyes will be on how they adapt to this new work style that promises to be more rigorous and effective.