Xabi Alonso, the coach of Real Madrid, appeared before the media after the overwhelming victory over Kairat Almaty 5-0 in the second round of the Champions League group stage.

The coach said: "We entered the match with a clear goal, which is to win. It’s the Champions League, and we wanted a good start. We achieved six victories out of six, and our next goal is to face Juventus at home. We scored five goals, achieved our goal, and delivered a good performance. The players were serious and performed well. Now we will start thinking about facing Villarreal."

He added: "Mbappe is in a critical phase in every match. He has this efficiency and accuracy in shooting in front of the goal. We need to collaborate well with him. He scored a wonderful goal in the derby, and we need his skills to flourish. I am very happy with his goals and his positive impact on his teammates. He is fully committed to his work, and he can have a great season."

He continued: "At the beginning of the match, we felt some discomfort. They pressured us individually, but when we entered the match with Arda, we found the players up front, and there were good opportunities to break their pressure. At first, they surprised us a little."

He completed his thoughts on Kairat: "They deserved to qualify for the Champions League. We received a wonderful welcome, and I wish them all the best. We came here for what we came for, but from now on, I wish them all the best."

Regarding Arda Güler: "He plays as a playmaker to exploit his skills. He is positioned in the midfield to connect with Mbappe. He scores goals and has the quality needed for the final passes. He also excelled in midfield today."

Regarding Rodrigo's performance as a substitute: "The players who came in when we were leading 2-0 performed very well, as did Ibrahim Diaz. I am happy with his goal."

On Valverde's absence: "It was a decision made. He is always ready to play wherever he is. He is generous and very prepared. The match was decided in the second half, and we need to maintain our rhythm because both Vinny Junior and Carriera saw a series of long attempts."

On Vinicius's anger immediately after being substituted: "You always have to control your anger. So far, nothing has happened. Vinny Junior has not expressed any complaints; what he did was not intentional."

He concluded: "Almaty city? If I had time, I would love to get to know the city better. We go to the airport, hotel, and stadium. That’s all there is to it."