"Xabi Alonso has made a quietly impressive start to life at the Santiago Bernabeu and they sit at the top of the table, two points ahead of Barcelona. They have yet to hit top gear but are still accumulating points while the players get used to the different demands of Alonso compared to his predecessor Carlo Ancelotti. That's not to say absolutely everything is rosy in the Madrid garden."
"A trip to Levante should not hold too many fears for Madrid but Alonso was understandably willing to praise the opposition, saying: "Any game is complicated and they are competitive, as is their coach. Tomorrow we will have to do many things well: play with quality, rhythm and concentration. The results help us to have confidence on the road but there are no secrets. We must play collectively so that everyone benefits from it.""
Real Madrid sit top of La Liga under Xabi Alonso and can extend a perfect start to the season with a win at Levante. Alonso has produced a quietly impressive start while the team has accumulated points without consistently reaching top gear. Vinicius Jr continues to struggle for form and faced criticism after showing visible frustration at his substitution. Injuries are easing as Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga returned late on at the weekend. Alonso emphasized the need for quality, rhythm, concentration and collective play, and he urged improvement in the final third. Levante arrive boosted by a 4-0 win over Girona.
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