Alonso takes over Real Madrid, "Going Home" opens a new chapter

On the stage of the football world, every change of coaches is like the beginning of a big show, and this time, the spotlight is focused on Real Madrid. May 26, 2025 is a very meaningful day for Real Madrid fans, because Xavi Alonso officially took office and became the head coach of Real Madrid, and Real Madrid has also ushered in his era.

On that day, the sunshine in Madrid shone on Real Madrid Sports City, and the entire venue was shrouded in an atmosphere of joy and expectation. Alonso, the legendary midfielder of Real Madrid, walked into this place with steady steps. The scene of playing football and training here in the past seems to be yesterday. Florentino had been waiting for a long time. When Alonso appeared, he greeted him with a smile on his face and enthusiastically. At that moment, time seemed to be frozen, making people feel the love and trust of the former beloved general.

Surrounded by everyone, Alonso came to the conference room where his debut ceremony will be held. Real Madrid carefully prepared a highlight video for him, with familiar scenes and wonderful goals, and the famous scenes he left in Real Madrid as a player emerged one by one. Looking at himself on the screen, Alonso's eyes flashed with light. Perhaps he was also recalling those passionate games and the days of fighting side by side with his teammates. After the video ended, Florentino walked onto the stage, and the scene suddenly became quiet, and everyone was listening to the speech of Lafayette. "Today is a very special day. One of the best coaches in the world has come here. He knows what Real Madrid is and what this jersey represents." Florentino's voice is loud and he can't hide his excitement. "We have welcomed a world-class coach who knows the significance of Real Madrid and the importance of this jersey. Today, let us welcome our own people: Xavi - Alonso. Dear Xavi, welcome home and welcome back to Real Madrid. When you start coaching the Real Madrid youth team in 2018, we knew that this will be your destination in the future. Today, you return as the first-team head coach to meet one of the biggest challenges in your life."

These words are full of affection and expectations, and also express the voices of Real Madrid fans. Alonso won the hearts of Real Madrid fans with his outstanding performance when he was a player. He joined Real Madrid in 2009. His midfielder was like a hand-to-hand man, passing the ball accurately and controlling the ball calmly, sorting out the team's offense in an orderly manner. During his five years at Real Madrid, he has won La Liga, Champions League and other events with the team, and his sweat and glory are also found in those championship trophys. Now, his return as a coach is like a wanderer returning home, carrying a brand new mission.

Alonso then went on stage to speak, his voice trembling slightly, unable to hide his excitement: "Today is undoubtedly a very special day for me, a day that I will remember in my life. I am very happy to return to this place that feels like home. The connection with Real Madrid fans has never disappeared. When I walked into the base of Valdebebas an hour and a half ago, that feeling came back." He specifically mentioned former coach Ancelotti, with gratitude in his eyes, "Ancelotti was my coach, he was a great person and a good role model. Without his guidance, I would probably not be here today. I am honored to inherit his Position, accept the legacy he left behind. I hope to satisfy everyone's expectations and lead the team to accomplish what we all think we can achieve. We have a very outstanding and promising team, which makes me look forward to it."

For the future, Alonso has a clear plan. He said: "We hope that fans will be proud, bring happiness to the fans, and let fans come to the stadium to enjoy the game. If we can be closely connected with the fans, we will have unstoppable strength. We believe that we can play wonderful results, long live Real Madrid!"

Alonso's coaching style was fully demonstrated when he was in Leverkusen. The three-center-back system he created emphasizes the goal from the backcourt, the wingback putting on and the quick conversion, making Leverkusen's game very enjoyable. Now that he comes to Real Madrid, whether he can perfectly integrate this tactic into the team, making Real Madrid's offense more layered and more stable defense is the issue that fans are most concerned about. After all, Real Madrid has a group of top stars such as Mbappe, Bellingham, and Vinicius. Their personal abilities are unquestionable. How to stimulate their maximum potential and enable the team to achieve the best chemistry is the primary challenge Alonso faces.

The Real Madrid management also gave Alonso great support. It is reported that Lafayette promised three key signings, all focusing on the defense line, providing strong guarantees for the construction of Alonso's tactical system. This not only reflects the club's trust in Alonso, but also shows Real Madrid's ambitions in the new season.

The new coach takes office, and Real Madrid's locker room atmosphere has also attracted much attention. The team had some problems before, such as Mbappe's competition for ball rights with Vinicius, and Bellingham's role positioning dispute. As a former iron-blooded midfielder, Alonso has worked with many superstars and knows how to manage the locker room. At Leverkusen, he tames the thorns using "data communication" and other methods. I believe he can also apply this method to Real Madrid and gather the strength of the team.

Now, Alonso has officially taken over Real Madrid's coaching post, and his debut is the upcoming Club World Cup. This is not only an opportunity for him to test the team's tactical running-in, but also a stage to prove himself to the world. Real Madrid fans can't wait. They look forward to Alonso leading the team back to the top, overcoming obstacles in various competitions, and writing a glorious chapter of Real Madrid again. Alonso, the young coach with Real Madrid's "Legend DNA", will also embark on this challenging and glorious journey with everyone's expectations. Let's wait and see!