Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has spoken ahead of tomorrow's El Clasico showdown against Barcelona, underlining the magnitude of the fixture and the need for full intensity from his players and supporters alike.
The Spanish tactician has enjoyed a strong start to life at the Santiago Bernabeu and will be eager to extend that form in one of football's biggest rivalries.
Real Madrid via its official X handle shared an excerpt from the pre match conference. Alonso, who has been praised for restoring confidence and structure to the Madrid squad, emphasized the emotional weight of the encounter during his press conference. They posted: