Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso ⚽🇪🇸 affirmed that his team is fully prepared for their highly anticipated clash against Juventus, scheduled for Wednesday night as part of Matchday 3 of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Alonso said:

“Facing Juventus is always a classic European encounter. We’ve met many times before, and I’ve even played in some of these matches myself. We’re ready to secure our third Champions League win and deliver a performance worthy of the Bernabéu crowd, who are eager for another big night 🙌🔥.”

Addressing the club’s administrative issues, particularly the Miami match dispute, Alonso stated:

“I’ve shared my opinion several times the club is defending its interests, and we’ll see what happens regarding Miami.”

On Vinícius Júnior, Alonso commented:

“Vinícius is outstanding  essential and decisive for us. I’m happy to see him smiling and enjoying his football. We’ve talked about the huge impact he can have on games, and he’s been performing brilliantly 💪⚡.”

Speaking about Arda Güler, the coach said:

“He’s a mix between Özil and Guti. He has that creative passing touch and vision to build attacks. Every time we manage to find Arda in good positions, our team improves. We’re really happy with him 🌟.”

Discussing the forward competition, Alonso added:

“We’re not yet at the stage of bringing Endrick in, but the competition is fierce. Endrick, Gonzalo, and Brahim all need to be ready  preparation for each match is key.”

He continued:

“We’re working with a dynamic and ambitious squad. In just two months, we’ve already seen significant improvement, and our goal is to compete at the highest level and achieve the best results possible.”

On Juventus, Alonso stressed:

“They’re a very strong and respected team. Any Juventus player can be dangerous if we lose focus, so we must be at our best 🏟️.”

When asked about Kylian Mbappé, he said:

“Mbappé isn’t just about scoring goals — his overall influence is massive, both on and off the ball. He’s a brilliant thinker of the game, and that’s what makes his performance so exceptional 🧠⚽.”

Regarding Camavinga, Alonso explained:

“He’s only recently returned to training, but he brings a different rhythm and passing style. We’ll work on fully integrating his skills into the team.”

Concluding with tactics, Alonso said:

“Juventus are very strong tactically — they rotate positions and manage transitions well. We must be organized, play vertically, and take the match where we want it to go.”

🔥 The Real Madrid vs Juventus clash promises to be one of the biggest encounters of the European week, with fans worldwide eager for this historic showdown.