Xabi Alonso sends defiant message to Real Madrid chiefs ahead of decisive Man City clash

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In football, things can change quickly, and we're in that moment now.“City is the only thing on our minds. It’s the Champions League, we’re playing at the Bernabéu, and I’m sure the atmosphere will be special and different because of the energy that’s created.

The fans will be looking ahead to tomorrow's game, they'll be getting excited, just like us, and we hope to play a good match and shake off this feeling we had yesterday.”Like Arne Slot with Mo Salah at Liverpool, Alonso has faced problems with a superstar this season. Obviously, we're sure to miss many details of what's happening, and that's why it's not up to me to evaluate it."Alonso preferred to focus on facing his former Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola."It's a big game,” he said.

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