Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso is under no illusions over the task facing him after their FIFA Club World Cup exit.
Los Blancos bowed out of the tournament at the semi final stage after being hammered 4-0 by UEFA Champions League winners PSG in New Jersey.
Defensive errors had Real Madrid on the back foot from the start, but in reality, they never got close to Luis Enrique’s red-hot team.
After cruising to the final four, Real Madrid were unable to match PSG, and Alonso will spend the coming weeks focusing on how and where to improve.
Alonso was clear in his view of where his team are right now and he believes they are not even close to PSG’s current level.
“There’s a lot to analyse and learn from. We now know where we are, and where to look, and where we want to be and prepare for it.
“PSG are a team. We have just begun our journey. We suffered and it was difficult. There are many things we want to do better. It hurts today.
“This is the last game of the 2024/25 season. Our season now starts in August.”
It was not just the four goals that separated the two teams at full time, PSG’s dominance was displayed across the board, as Real Madrid flopped.
Luis Enrique’s side topped the in game possession stats, with 68% compared to 32% for Alonso’s team, with 17 shots to 11.
More precisely, they scored four goals from seven shots on target, where Real Madrid’s two efforts on the PSG goal did not really trouble Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Perhaps the best stat from the game came via pass masters PSG who registered 631 successful passes from 681 attempted in the game compared to Real Madrid’s 255.
dooabcopuy
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dooabcopuy
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RapagGHUpcoming
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Madrid accept fate and be like man united for a while 😭. We also experienced it.
Faocdmoty
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They were laughing at Messi inter Miami, yesterday Madrid was embarrassed with all the stars in their squad
Don't compare us to that poor team
yipbdkmntz
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I said this b4 and i got attacked for it, "madrid signing mbappe is a problem for them, they never need mbappe it was the other way around, now the team is full of talented young players with ego to out smart the other instead of teamwork"
what they needed was a proper number 9
duabnsty
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They were laughing at Messi inter Miami, yesterday Madrid was embarrassed with all the stars in their squad
Jotadistz
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I said this b4 and i got attacked for it, "madrid signing mbappe is a problem for them, they never need mbappe it was the other way around, now the team is full of talented young players with ego to out smart the other instead of teamwork"
Question: Real Madrid need to sell one player btw Mbappe or Vinicius. Remember non of them is a play makers like yamal. Without a play maker that makes the difference Real Madrid will not succeed. For me it's looks like Vinicius and Rodrygo have reached their peak. Their performance is decending low drive/motivating attack without much creativity reaching diminishing returns gradually.
kotcdinstz
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Madrid need sell some of they're players like Alaba Vasquez cavajal Asensio rudiger
Quasimare12
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Sorry, Mr Aloso, but for us, Eagle eyed pipo, we had seen it happening before even the game started. Madrid is not a match for psg. The guys are miles ahead in everything currently. The most balanced team at the moment. they have a specialist in every position around the pitch. no fugiting. Wait for chelsea. the are going to be humiliated. Madrid and Chelsea fans were laughing at intermilan and inter miami, now its their time.
Agree they are the best team right now in the world
Quasimare12
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One thing I liked about yesterday match is Aloso's boldness. I had never seen Acheloti substituting Vini and Belillingham in the same game. More so in the 64th and 65th minutes. I am starting to trust Aloso in trying to fight egos in his team, to show everyone that he is the boss and that nobody is untouchable.
Agree with u 💯%
Pabeilmtuz
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BREAKING NEWS: Real Madrid have launched a complaint. They feel it was unfair for them to play PSG in semis. They claim they should have swapped with Chelsea.
your they will never play this competition ever like happened last 10yers f*** you
Pecelrtuz
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I said this b4 and i got attacked for it, "madrid signing mbappe is a problem for them, they never need mbappe it was the other way around, now the team is full of talented young players with ego to out smart the other instead of teamwork"
jesclrtuyz
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That is bound to happen ....Real are going to slip this year also there is no team work...only ego is there
Yohabi1
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Real Madrid made PSG look too good. IA Championship team would have been a far better competitor against PSG. It was just a walk over for the Parisians.
jendknosuz
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The problem was the defense. The midfield was also slow. Valverde played as a defender which affected the midfield. Jude was slow and looked unfit for the game. The first two goals were scored out of terrible school boy mistakes and the game was lost from there. It was too early to concede two goals when you are playing a team which dominates games. Yes Madrid needs two centre backs and one midfielder,
zoseiklmps
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sell vini. thuwamini.diez.alba.rudigar.
calvin1988
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get some rest.boys you did well
bwambamo
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One thing I liked about yesterday match is Aloso's boldness. I had never seen Acheloti substituting Vini and Belillingham in the same game. More so in the 64th and 65th minutes. I am starting to trust Aloso in trying to fight egos in his team, to show everyone that he is the boss and that nobody is untouchable.
zeubdikmnt
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The team Madrid in shambles. The defence need better players Ascensio is gittery no confidence. no skill. Rudiger is old and miscalculating. Garcia short for an effective defender. There is need for defence changes. serious changes. Militao and Alaba not reliable and prone to injuries. We need new blood.
bwambamo
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It was like watching a horror movie. PSG and Barca are the best teams in the world. Sad that Modric ends his time with a 4,-0 bashing.
barc??? if barc faces psg, psg will thrash them like 8 goals. but one thing for them they can not fail to score at least one goal. I saw their defence against inter, dortmund, and villareal, and I am sure psg wud score like 5 goals in first half
bwambamo
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Sorry, Mr Aloso, but for us, Eagle eyed pipo, we had seen it happening before even the game started. Madrid is not a match for psg. The guys are miles ahead in everything currently. The most balanced team at the moment. they have a specialist in every position around the pitch. no fugiting. Wait for chelsea. the are going to be humiliated. Madrid and Chelsea fans were laughing at intermilan and inter miami, now its their time.
laedikosty
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Xavi Alonso Madrid is not Bayer Leverkusen please Madrid is big team not to play with small boys that can't handle the game please the are already experience players that real Madrid was using don't come change the things please
What did Gonzalo do in that game?
luobntuyz
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but who didn't expect this for God's sake. I knew this would be a thrashing from psg
It was obvious mate
luobntuyz
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barcolona is not ready to compete with top team in europe
You are lost
luobntuyz
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Real Madrid need to improve a lot.
Piwcklmosu
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liverpool will kill real madrid
Piwcklmosu
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tren alen arnold liverpool dont need you dont come back
husaelosy
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barcolona is not ready to compete with top team in europe
fodaelnoty
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If this virus is not removed, there is sadness on Real's forehead
Mbappe is the virus
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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xabi knows better, he can make a team with this squad which can continue to play good game for few years from now on, Madrid were pathetic this season, hammered by Barca badly , now xabi needs to fix it, he have good players but now just game and tactics he needs to work on
Was that all ? The main problem has always been a poor horrible defense. RealMadrid defense cost Ancelottis job to be terminated. So many RealMadrid defenders are so weak and can't defend properly anymore even to run is so difficult for them.
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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If this virus is not removed, there is sadness on Real's forehead
What Virus are you talking about ?
KasongoWaKenya
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BREAKING NEWS: Real Madrid have launched a complaint. They feel it was unfair for them to play PSG in semis. They claim they should have swapped with Chelsea.
KasongoWaKenya
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Expect jo change Mr. Alonso. Trust me, Barcelona will remind you how bad you're.
sunglex
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Xabi Alonso have you guys reach Madrid or not please confirm 😂
fuzbdempt
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Xavi Alonso Madrid is not Bayer Leverkusen please Madrid is big team not to play with small boys that can't handle the game please the are already experience players that real Madrid was using don't come change the things please
it was your big boys mbappe,vini,rudiger etc who cost the team.Mentality wise we were taught a huge lesson
ariasenior
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but who didn't expect this for God's sake. I knew this would be a thrashing from psg
wonbekpu
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If this virus is not removed, there is sadness on Real's forehead
vucaeklnp
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xabi knows better, he can make a team with this squad which can continue to play good game for few years from now on, Madrid were pathetic this season, hammered by Barca badly , now xabi needs to fix it, he have good players but now just game and tactics he needs to work on
zomainsuz
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Xavi Alonso Madrid is not Bayer Leverkusen please Madrid is big team not to play with small boys that can't handle the game please the are already experience players that real Madrid was using don't come change the things please
Shipon1122
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Without red madrista can’t win
Ref
Shipon1122
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With out ref madrista can’t win
Shipon1122
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Without red madrista can’t win
Shipon1122
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They will fire him before next season over lol Hahahhaah
foabdeprty
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I said when Xabi Alonso coming that he can't control Real Madrid is bigger than him Real Madrid didn't have any formation know defence just look at Antonio Rudiger and Raul Asensio know minified know right back know lights back
what is your point
makbimnrt
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It was like watching a horror movie. PSG and Barca are the best teams in the world. Sad that Modric ends his time with a 4,-0 bashing.
Fauzsmail
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Barcelona is going to sack you my friend
bohbcdikmr
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Bro is getting sacked soon💯…he can’t lace Carlitos boots
kekaekru
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anchelotti style of play still there
Yusufficient
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I don't know which one is better inter Miami or real Madrid
Inter Miami, cos they had more possession and shots on target more that Real Madrid
karlu1985
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I don't know which one is better inter Miami or real Madrid