VIDEO SHOWS: REAL MADRID SQUAD TRAINING AHEAD THEIR LEAGUE MATCH AGAINST RAYO VALLECANO, REMARKS BY COACH XABI ALONSO RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: MADRID, SPAIN (NOVEMBER 8, 2025) (REUTERS - Access all) 1. REAL MADRID FORWARD KYLIAN MBAPPE TRAINING 2. VARIOUS OF PLAYERS TRAINING 3. MIDFIELDER JUDE BELLINGHAM TRAINING 4. (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) REAL MADRID COACH XABI ALONSO, SAYING: “Since coming back from the Champions League match, the most important thing now is the next one in Vallecas. We’re talking about the level of demand, and in LaLiga we want to keep up the pace we’ve had. Before the international break, we want to finish strong.” 5. FORWARD VINICIUS JR TRAINING 6. (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) REAL MADRID COACH XABI ALONSO, SAYING: “Rayo are in a good moment, and in recent visits there have always been tough matches. Last year’s ended in a draw, with a lot going on during the game. Tomorrow we’re ready for a match with high intensity, a lot of rhythm, and it’s going to demand a lot from us.” 7. VINICIUS JR TRAINING 8. (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) REAL MADRID COACH XABI ALONSO, SAYING: “It’s a dressing room full of great players, with strong personalities, starting a new project, and full of motivation. I’m very happy with them. We’re making progress step by step, and that’s what gives me energy.” 9. PLAYERS TRAINING STORY: LaLiga pacesetter Real Madrid will aim to bounce back from midweek Champions League setbacks as they return to LaLiga action this weekend, looking to rebuild confidence ahead of a two-week international break. Leaders Real, who have 30 points after 11 matches, hold a five-point lead over second-placed Barcelona. However, inconsistency against stronger opponents has led to criticism of manager Xabi Alonso’s rotation policy, and the team will look to steady the ship when they visit local rivals Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas on Sunday (November 9). Real suffered a humbling 1-0 defeat at Liverpool on Tuesday (November 4), with Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois delivering a stellar performance to prevent a heavier loss. In a news conference on Saturday (November 8), previewing their league match, Alonso said they have already analysed the match against Liverpool and his squad in now focused on Rayo Vallecano. The Champions League defeat highlighted concerns about Real’s ability to compete at the highest level in Europe. The result dampened the optimism generated by their hard-fought 2-1 El Clasico victory over visiting Barca two weeks ago. Production: Sergio Leon, Silvio Castellanos) (The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)
