Xabi Alonso appeared at a press conference ahead of Real Madrid's highly anticipated match against Manchester City, affirming the team's readiness for the game and calling to move past the anger from the previous match. He emphasized that he is focused solely on his work on the field despite the rumors surrounding his future.

Alonso spoke about the match against City: "It's a big game and an important opportunity to advance in the Champions League. We know that the Bernabéu will have a special atmosphere, and both the fans and players understand the nature of the match and are ready."

He continued about turning the current situation around: "We are mentally prepared for what lies ahead, and everyone is convinced that we are capable of winning. We need to play with good rhythm and intensity, without a doubt."

Regarding the match against Celta Vigo and the period before the City game, he added: "After the Celta match, we drew our conclusions. Our focus is now entirely on City, and the atmosphere will be different."

In response to a question about his feelings of loneliness, he said: "We are one team moving forward together. When you are the coach of Real Madrid, you have to be prepared. We have a strong desire for what is possible, and we want to naturally transform our frustration. Our focus is on City, and in football, things can change quickly."

Regarding the names associated with coaching Real Madrid, he continued: "When one coaches Real Madrid, they must be prepared for such situations, and in my mind, there is only the current work."

Regarding the fans' anger, he said: "The process is moving alongside us. The fans will regain their enthusiasm before tomorrow's match, and we want to get rid of the feelings resulting from Sunday's game."

As for his ability to ignore talk about his future, he added: "My focus is on the pitch, in the City match, I am focused only on that."

Regarding the difficulty of coaching Real Madrid, he stated: "It's about adapting. I know the club well; there are good days and others that aren't, but we are making progress in every match. We have to manage the situation and turn it around."

Regarding facing Guardiola, Alonso said: "The next opponent is always the best. We have to face the situation, and it's not just me—it's the players and the fans as well. We have faced City many times, and I see it as an opportunity."

Speaking about Salah's situation at Liverpool and what happened with Vinicius, he continued: "These are decisions that concern Liverpool. Certainly, there are details we don't know, and it's not my role to evaluate them."

Regarding the players' support for him, he answered: "Yes."

Regarding the possibility of coaching an English team in the future, he explained: "I have a special relationship with English clubs, but right now this is where I want to be. The future is unpredictable."

Regarding Manchester City, he emphasized: "They are Pep Guardiola's team. He has spent eight years at the club in various roles with continuous development. This year, they added new players, but many things remain clear. We know very well what we are up against."

Regarding management support, he said: "Yes, communication between us is constant and based on trust and affection."

Regarding his substitution of Vinicius in the Clasico, he responded: "I don't understand the reason for the question. We are now in a different situation. I make my decisions based on what I see on the field, and I feel no hesitation."

He concluded his remarks about the players' commitment by saying: "We are all united, and we believe this is an opportunity. We must have the energy to connect with the Bernabéu, and if that happens, we have a strong chance to win."