Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso appeared at a press conference to discuss tomorrow's match against Barcelona in the tenth round of La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

The coach said: "El Clasico is a special match, it has been for many years. It is the first match of the season and in this new project. We need the stadium to pulse with the energy of big matches and special moments. We need it to motivate us and refresh us to celebrate with our fans."

He added: "It is an important match. We have many elements that enable us to play well and enjoy it. This is what excites us more, and it is the biggest motivation for tomorrow."

He emphasized: "We have almost all the players back who could not play against Juventus; tomorrow you will see the starting lineup, but all players are capable of playing."

Regarding last season's Clasico matches: "The moment is different, and our project is different, and it is in its early stages. We want to take advantage of our strengths and perform well; we can play better. We are building a solid foundation; we need to take another step forward."

He followed: "How do you deal with El Clasico? We are aware of the nature of the match and its importance. But the dynamics of daily play do not change. It is a special match, a match we dominated, but it will not change much. We enter El Clasico in a good mood and with a good competitive level."

About Lamine Yamal's recent statements: "I will not delve into this topic. I will not comment on all of his statements; what matters is the pitch and how we want to play. I want to win and for the audience to enjoy it. The match has a special flavor, and it is the most important thing right now."

On Mbappe's readiness regarding offside: "Thanks to the quality of our players, they may find themselves in offside situations, but we need to exert more effort. We need to monitor where we pass the ball. Small details make the difference; Mbappe seems to be in good shape. Everyone is very excited and eager to win. Everyone has recovered from the Juventus match. Tomorrow is the date."

About what he expects from Kylian Mbappe: "First of all, how can we be more effective? What can he do to appear, and how can he be the most decisive, not just by scoring goals? The team's collective performance is improving; Mbappe is a key element."

He added: "A few weeks have passed since the derby, and we started correcting things. Looking towards tomorrow, we believe we are in good condition, mentally and technically; we have developed, and there is room for improvement, but we are still in November and have not won any titles yet; the road is still long. What matters to us is tomorrow's match."

Regarding how to deal with Barcelona's pressure: "The most important thing is our style of play, then comes the game plans, but always based on our ideas. Not just with the ball. We must know when to press."

He concluded whether Yamal's statements would affect the national team: "What is on my mind is that it will be a heated and difficult match. We must be ready; there are moments for everything. Players must be on high alert. I do not think about other consequences."