Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has admitted he is not following Barcelona’s start to the 2024/25 La Liga season.
La Blaugrana won three trophies last season, in Hansi Flick’s debut campaign, with the La Liga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup trophies all heading to Catalonia.
Los Blancos ended 2024/25 trophyless, and Alonso was drafted in to replace Carlo Ancelotti in May, ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Despite a limited preseason, Alonso has worked hard to put his stamp on the squad, and they kicked off the 2025/26 season with a 1-0 home win over Osasuna.
Kylian Mbappe’s second half penalty ticked an important box for Alonso but their opening win was not as dominant as Barcelona’s.
Flick side stormed into an early 2-0 lead away at Mallorca, before two first-half red cards for the hosts effectively handed over control to the away side, and Lamine Yamal added a spectacular third in added time.
Barcelona started with a flourish, and they will have the chance to pile a little more pressure on Alonso, as they head to Levante 24 hours before Real Madrid take on Real Oviedo.
However, despite gaining an early edge, Alonso is not interested in his El Clasico rivals until they meet in October.
“I’m not worried at all [about being ‘behind’ Barcelona]. I’m worried about my level here at Real Madrid and how we’re doing,” as per reports from Marca.
“Every week we can improve and grow as a team.”
Following the trip to Asturias, Real Madrid wrap up the month with a home clash against Mallorca, before the majority of Alonso’s squad head off for the September international break.
September features four La Liga games – including a derby with Atletico Madrid – alongside the start of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League in the middle of the month.
Wembcilsu
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It's ur business nk
Constantinetino
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Who ask that stupid question, the league just started and they have started asking a new ,who is starting a new season ,who is coming in with his own philosophy to the team to embrace and ur asking him a stupid questions ,he hasn't even started yet[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
jangajula
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Everybody should focus on their team... The season is very long and football is unpredictable... I think Xabi is right and I don't think flick will also really bother right now about other teams. He is also trying to fix things... please let's not over hype our clubs... Let's hope the coaches prepare the players well and they should win us matches maybe after 15 games you can start hyping that yes we are good but not right now
/MADRIDISTA
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Na when you collect 5-1 for first el Classico you go Dey worried no worry
Dey play
Emergency911
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why do people hate Madrid so much they won 2 trophies and still call them trophyless????
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where's the trophy?
Nutbdloru
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itsambwa iyo shit wemunhu
Loeabikopt
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Na when you collect 5-1 for first el Classico you go Dey worried no worry
bcern
Puoadkmpr
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don't worry be happy barca is going to fix you
Carvajal23
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this isn't even enough for my d0gg breakfast
No hate .😹😹
Carvajal23
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Get busy 😹😹
Just get busy 😹
Carvajal23
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this isn't even enough for my d0gg breakfast
Get busy 😹😹
binepruy
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why do people hate Madrid so much they won 2 trophies and still call them trophyless????
azmotsamar
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Do you need 😹,get busy
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this isn't even enough for my d0gg breakfast
Carvajal23
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Do you need 😹,get busy
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That why I said get busy we are not paid for arguing,get busy ok no gate here 😹😹😹
Carvajal23
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keep an eye on your sis
Do you need 😹,get busy
binepruy
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how come 2 is equal to 0???
azmotsamar
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Goodnight man, get busy 😘😹😹
keep an eye on your sis
Carvajal23
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Why should I cry? 😂 Because Madrid has more UCLs, more league titles, more El Clásico wins, a bigger fanbase, the No. 1 spot every rival knows about, and the most importantly because they are the greatest club of all time… and I’m proud to be a Real Madrid fan. Or maybe because every Barcelona fan and player is obsessed with Madrid, always trying to be relevant just to get their name mentioned 😂
Goodnight man, get busy 😘😹😹
azmotsamar
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Na when you collect 5-1 for first el Classico you go Dey worried no worry
stop taking real Madrid name with shitttt Barcelona
azmotsamar
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Cry more … I would remind you .
Why should I cry? 😂 Because Madrid has more UCLs, more league titles, more El Clásico wins, a bigger fanbase, the No. 1 spot every rival knows about, and the most importantly because they are the greatest club of all time… and I’m proud to be a Real Madrid fan. Or maybe because every Barcelona fan and player is obsessed with Madrid, always trying to be relevant just to get their name mentioned 😂
Lkshiar
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We don’t care about them we just care about our team🤍
That's how it should be. It is unnecessary worrying others as it will only distract you. Better to focus on your team only whether in good or bad time.
Carvajal23
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like this ?
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Be patient bro no need for long talk on be patient it no longer far o😹
Carvajal23
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like this ?
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Cry more … I would remind you .
mavson
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The serious part has not reached yet
AFerusmc6546
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We don’t care about them we just care about our team🤍
We don’t about urs also
Avdooldky
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We don’t care about them we just care about our team🤍
azmotsamar
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Na when you collect 5-1 for first el Classico you go Dey worried no worry
like this ?
Mazvita
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One step at a time focus on next game each we don't have to worry about Barcelona so early
Carvajal23
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Na when you collect 5-1 for first el Classico you go Dey worried no worry