Can we just give Osasuna their props?
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What matters is how Xabi Alonso contributes to the team.
I believe one of Real Madrid's biggest problems is their inability to play well as a team. If the team focuses on teamwork rather than individual play, many of these problems will disappear, and they will start playing the way their fans expect. Xabi Alonso has a lot to do in this regard.
I keep saying we're too prejudiced against Real Madrid. They're a team that's lost their minds, that is, their great coach. We need to adopt a different mindset. i am firmly convinced the new coach will do well; we just need to give him some time.
The players are the same, they certainly haven't become bad.