Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso appeared at a press conference to talk about tomorrow's match against Getafe, in the ninth round of La Liga, at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.

The coach said: "All those who were with their national teams, except for Dean Houseman who had to return early, came back healthy. They trained yesterday and today."

He added: "Facing Getafe is always a tough match; they are a very competitive team, with a coach who knows how to get the best out of his team and how to work with them, and it is always a very difficult match there.

Regarding the match against Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami: "My opinion is the same as when you asked me two months ago. We are against this match because it distorts competition. There was no consensus or consultation about holding it on neutral ground. The protests are positive because many clubs see it that way. The decisions that need to be made to prevent this from happening are left to others, but our view is clear."

On the players' commitment to training schedules: "In any locker room, respect is essential for discipline; we have a daily dynamic, and this is important because we have a schedule that we must respect. Then there is the internal system, of course."

About Asensio's role: "He has a high anticipation ability, and great strength in duels, and the more effective and skilled he becomes at it, the better player he becomes. He has performed well in the matches he has played, and he is a very reliable player. He has high versatility, can play in the right-back position, and I see that he has excellent qualities. He is a competitive player and has the genes of a Fabrica player. He has room for development. He is a reliable and available player."

He continued about Ferland Mendy's return: "This is very good news. He needs time with the team, training, and getting playing minutes. It is important that he does not relapse. He is a very competitive player, and there are other options available to us."

On the match schedule: "For me, when a round of matches ends, I think about the next round; I believe it is the most complicated. We want to continue progressing in both competitions. We want to be consistent in our level and perform well. Our next stop is Getafe. They are a tough opponent. We are currently playing with high consistency and reliability, but we cannot relax. La Liga is very complicated, and every team must be ready."

He continued about Bellingham and Mbappe: "Bellingham is training and preparing strongly. We need the best level from Jude. He is excited to play well and help his teammates play well. I see him happy in training; Kylian Mbappe is in good shape and will be called up tomorrow."

Regarding the departure of Gonzalo Garcia and Endrick: "I am not thinking about it right now. Both are ready to play in a position with strong competition."

He concluded his remarks about Dani Ceballos: "I know Dani well. What he offers us is what I knew he would provide. He has to be careful, but I have been very clear about what he can offer us with his distinctive characteristics. He will not be with us tomorrow."