Xabi Alonso ready to copy Jose Mourinho tactic as Real Madrid prepares for Liverpool game

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Real Madrid will not train at Anfield next week, as is often the case for visiting teams in the Champions League, with Xabi Alonso wanting his side to be in Liverpool for as short a period as possible. Until now, Real Madrid has been one of the few major clubs that still train at the opposition's stadium the day before the game.

Only Alonso and one player, chosen by the club, will be at the stadium the day before the game. The only Real Madrid manager who has done this before is Jose Mourinho, MARCA reports.

According to MARCA, after a rest and lunch, Real Madrid will depart for Liverpool at 4pm local time. Xabi Alonso will return to Anfield (Image: Getty Images) Last time out in La Liga, Real Madrid beat Barcelona by two goals to one.