Jordi Jota takes aim at the premature hype around Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid:
“Let’s be honest — when Hansi Flick arrived at Barcelona and immediately delivered a string of commanding performances, many critics rushed to call it a ‘new manager bounce.’ They dismissed his tactics, downplayed the wins, and insisted it was only temporary. There was no real credit given to the system he was implementing or the transformation in the team’s intensity.”
“Now fast forward, and Xabi Alonso hasn’t even faced a serious challenge with Madrid. No top-tier rivals, no hostile away fixtures, no high-pressure moments — yet the media is already acting like he’s resurrected the club overnight. That kind of reaction is laughable and completely premature.”
“Just wait. The real test is coming — and it’s called Paris Saint-Germain. With the firepower they have and the experience in knockout games, PSG will knock Real Madrid out of the Champions League. It’s easy to look good against lower opposition, but that won’t cut it when the stakes rise.”
“And let’s not forget the battlefield of La Liga. I’m genuinely excited to see how Alonso’s Madrid handles Hansi Flick’s Barcelona — a side that thrives on a relentless, aggressive high press. Flick’s system is designed to overwhelm teams, and we’ll see how Xabi adapts when he’s not in control of possession or the pace of the match.”
“So before crowning Alonso as Madrid’s savior, maybe let him go through the fire first. Let’s see how he survives those real footballing battles before we start writing fairytales.”
