Back to the main topic, Xabi has an important point in Madrid. He has experience with Madrid in the past and now he has some quality players that make it easier for him to implement the right strategy. There's no doubt and it's not about exaggeration, but this could be a great thing for Madrid in the coming season. It's time for Madrid to take back the title from Barcelona.
Judging from what he did in Leverkusen that don’t have enough quality players, he can do better in Real Madrid because he haves almost all the players he will be hoping for.
The main competition between Real Madrid and Barcelona is about kickstart, we might start seeing the rivers we have been seeing in the past when Messi and Ronaldo were still playing at their peak because Alonso was part of the battle then and has now gain some coaching experience, the competition will always be in his heart since he once experienced how it is been done, so the players will give him maximum cooperation so that they can achieve success together.
Last season, Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid in all the matches they played in all competitions which was embarrassing, but next season, I will expect Alonso to bring an end to the disgrace.