Mbappe commented on Alonso for the first time, praising the coach s outstanding leadership temperament, and frankly admitting that it is still not easy to compete for the championship

Recently, Real Madrid club coach Xavi Alonso was highly praised by the team's core player Killian Mbappe. The French star said Alonso has shown outstanding leadership since taking over the team.

Alonso left Leverkusen, Bundesliga after the end of last season, and returned to the coaching staff of the Real Madrid club he once played for. This time, the successor to the meritorious coach Ancelotti faced major challenges. The latter led the team to win 15 championship trophys during his two coaching efforts at Real Madrid, including three Champions League titles, setting the best coaching record in the club's history.

After experiencing setbacks in the 2024-2025 season, Real Madrid's board of directors has handed over the important task of reconstruction to Alonso. It is worth noting that the new coach only had two weeks before the start of the summer FIFA Club World Cup, and preparations seemed particularly urgent.

Mbappe said in an interview with German Bild: "He has a deep understanding of the club, and once played here as a player, and now he has shown a strong belief in winning. The team is currently fully implementing his tactical requirements and gradually understanding its tactical system. "

It is reported that Real Madrid has shown a new look in the new season. In addition to the four new players introduced in the summer, the team's tactical style has undergone significant changes. Compared with the passive situation of often retreating to the half-court and lacking front-court pressure last season, the team has improved in off-ball running, midfield transmission and overall assisted defense this season.

Although the team is currently starting the new season with three wins, Mbappe remains clear: "A good start is worthy of recognition, but we must continue to make progress. The road to winning the championship is full of challenges, and this is the driving force for us to constantly promote ourselves. This is just the beginning of a long journey, and we will move toward the established goals with our feet on the ground. "