Xabi Alonso 'trapped' at Real Madrid
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Transcript: Xabi Alonso’s pre-match press conference following Real Madrid’s win over Alaves
Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid earned a valuable three points in the road game against Alaves on December 14. Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo resulted in a 2-1 victory, cutting Barcelona's lead at the top back to four points.
MADRID — Kylian Mbappé scored in his return from injury on Sunday, leading Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Alaves in the Spanish league to relieve some of the pressure on coach Xabi Alonso. Rodrygo also scored as Madrid moved back within four points of leader Barcelona, which beat Osasuna 2-0 on Saturday.
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Real Madrid’s win against Alaves in LaLiga has given manager Xabi Alonso more breathing space in terms of keeping his job at Estadio Bernabeu, according to the Spanish media, as his top potential replacement, former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, has been urged to go to Tottenham Hotspur and take Thomas Frank’s place in the dugout.