The head coach of Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso, made important statements before the match against Levante in the sixth round of the 2025/2026 Spanish league.

Alonso said about the team's condition: "We are better and we are on the right track, we are building a solid foundation, we are in the process of building, and in the last match, we played seriously and convincingly, we can do better, but we haven't achieved anything yet, we want to have ambition and hunger because our goal is to collect as many points as possible, and for that, we must win many matches."

Regarding Carreras, Alonso said: "I was optimistic because he has been under our watch for a while, but his personality and competitiveness surprised me very positively, he makes few mistakes, he is focused, very technical and complete, the immediate impact he made was surprising, we also have Ferran, Ferland, but his level so far has been great."

On the Ballon d'Or, he added: "We will see what happens, this is not my topic and I am not part of the judging panel, so I do not vote, my focus now is on the match against Levante, we will see who wins."

Regarding the substitution of Vinicius, he noted: "I was a player before, and when I substitute one of the players I deal with it naturally, I like to talk to them after the match to know how they feel, I don't turn it into a big issue."

On Bellingham and Camavinga: "They have trained more and can be starters."

On the secret of success, he confirmed: "Results help to build confidence on the path, but there are no secrets, just that the team must be united, we must play collectively so that everyone benefits."

On his preferred attacking trio: "This is a difficult question and may put me in trouble, I am happy with everyone and we need all the players, we can be better in the final third, we have to develop and continue the desire to do different things, but there is a foundation being built now that will be solid for the rest of the season, some players could have scored more goals, and others are waiting for their first goal, but everyone is excited."

On Camavinga: "I am eager to see him because he hasn't been around much so far, I know him by following him and seeing how he interprets the game, he has immense potential and many qualities, and within the project, there is an important place for him."

On rotation: "Rotation is important, we have only played six matches, there will be time for everything and everyone will enter the rotation process, don't ask me when, but this will happen, so far we are in a short period and we will see with time."