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Ancelotti gave us more freedom than Alonso, says Carvajal

Dani Carvajal says that new Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso is focused on having more discipline in contrast to his predecessor Carlo Ancelotti.

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Alonso confirms Ceballos 'staying' at Real Madrid

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso says the situation surrounding Dani Ceballos has been resolved and his plans remain the same as before.

Vini Jr benched again? Alonso praises impact role

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is reluctant to alter his starting XI, even after Vinicius Jr’s match-winning cameo against Real Oviedo.

Is Trent really going to be a bench-warmer for Real Madrid?

The right-back has been ridiculed for a lack of playing time for Los Blancos, but he might just have to get used to rotation under his new manager

Courtois reveals how Alonso changed his role

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has revealed the new demand Xabi Alonso made of him ahead of their 3-0 win against Real Oviedo on Sunday.

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Alonso highlights Mbappe's weight gain after two-goal display

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso is happy with Kylian Mbappe's impact since he regained the weight he lost due to illness at the Club World Cup.

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Alonso backs Rodrygo & Mastantuono to be key for Real Madrid

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has heaped praise upon Rodrygo and Franco Mastantuono and believes they will play major role this season.

'You must demand respect' - Alonso explains decision to bench Vini Jr

Xabi Alonso has moved to clarify his decision-making process after leaving Vinicius Jr. on the bench for Sunday's comfortable league win.

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Alexander-Arnold benched for Real Madrid's trip to Oviedo

Xabi Alonso surprisingly omitted new signing Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid's starting lineup against Real Oviedo in their second La Liga match of the new season as veteran Spanish full-back Dani Carvajal returned to the lineup. Another new signing, Franco Mastantuono was handed his first start, while Rodrygo was slotted into the attack, despite reported transfer interest from Manchester City.

Move Trent! The changes Alonso must make to improve Madrid

Los Blancos may have won their first game of the season but the new coach has an awful lot of work to do at the Santiago Bernabeu

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Real Madrid open to Rodrygo loan deal with Tottenham

Real Madrid are reportedly warming to the idea of loaning Rodrygo to Tottenham, as Xabi Alonso does not have the player in his plans.

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Magic of No.10? Alonso sees 'noticeable' improvement from Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe's goal from the penalty spot fired Real Madrid to a win over Osasuna, with Xabi Alonso providing his thoughts on the Frenchman's display

Alonso explains leaving Man City target Rodrygo on bench vs Osasuna

Xabi Alonso has explained why he left Manchester City transfer target Rodrygo on the bench in Real Madrid's narrow 1-0 victory over Osasuna in their La Liga opener on Tuesday evening. It was an underwhelming performance from Los Blancos, who edged the contest thanks to a Kylian Mbappe penalty.

Frequently asked questions

: Darwin Nunez plays as a striker for Liverpool, and also as a left winger occasionally with a tendency to drift into central areas.
: Darwin Nunez was born in Artigas, the capital of the Artigas Department, in Uruguay.
: Darwin Nunez wears the No. 9 jersey for Liverpool, playing as a striker. He was signed from Benfica for £85 million, including add-ons, in 2022, making him the club's most expensive transfer of all-time.
: Darwin Nunez stands at 1.87m (6ft 2in). His athletic frame makes him a tantalising prospect as a striker as he uses his physicality to great effect inside the box.
: Darwin Nunez played for local clubs La Luz and San Miguel before being scouted by former Uruguay international Jose Perdomo, who help him get recruited by the Penarol youth academy in 2014.
: Darwin Nunez has one child, a son named Darwin, too, with partner Lorena Manas. Nunez is also the stepfather to Manas' first child Chloe, whose father is former Barcelona man Aleix Vidal.
: Darwin Nunez is currently dating former internet personality Lorena Manas, who hails from Spain.

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