Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso, was particularly satisfied with the victorious goal of Kylian Mbappé and the beginner Franco Mastanuono, after his first Liga match.
Their 1-0 victory against Osasuna was also an opportunity for compliments for the return of Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao.
The Merengues finally won the victory with two beginnings from Alvaro Carreras and Mastanuono, while Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold also made their debut at the Santiago Bernabéu.
“I found that neither the jersey nor the Bernabéu weighed them. The four of them achieved good, serious performance, perhaps not spectacular, but correct. Franco caused a sensation when he got into play and brought an insurance touch. I am nevertheless satisfied with the victory and delighted to find the Bernabéu. We imagine what we can accomplish, and it's stimulating. »»
Apart from Huijsen, Mastantuono was perhaps the most promising.
I am nevertheless satisfied with the victory and delighted to find the Bernabéu
“We saw what we could get from him, and he looks like a good player, right?” It is true that he did not train with us, but he prepared. And today, the emotional aspect may be more important than the physical. »»
Alonso notes a difference in Kylian Mbappé
The new Real Madrid coach also felt a difference at Mbappé, whether thanks to the fact that he carries or not the number 10.
I think Kylian, after his first year and after doing a lot of good things, wants more. I do not know if it is thanks to its statistics or its ambition to win. If he can give more, collectively and individually, thanks to his statistics, it is fantastic. But what we notice in Kylian, on a daily basis is that he wants more. He created a little different actions, as always, which end up being decisive. »»
