Alonso: Trent Alexander-Arnold is ready to start, it is possible for Rodrygo to play on the right

At 23:15 on November 9, in the 12th round of La Liga in the 2025-26 season, Real Madrid will play Rayo Vallecano away. Before the game, Real Madrid coach Xavi Alonso attended the press conference and talked about some of the team's current situation.

About the difficulty of playing Rayo Vallecano away

- This is a demanding away game, Rayo Vallecano is in great form, we drew there last year and we are ready for a tough game.

After the Anfield game, this game was mentally important

- every game is important and that's our mentality. In La Liga we want to keep the momentum going and have a good finish before the international break.

Is Arnold ready to start?

- Yes, he's been back for two weeks and in great shape.

Regarding the setback against Liverpool and the number of goals conceded from set pieces

- we need to consider the context of the game and should not draw conclusions based on just one game.

About Valverde's position

- Due to the situation at the time, he was placed in the full-back position and performed well. We know his attitude and the flexibility he can bring to the team.

On the good moments in El Clasico and the bad moments against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool

- We want to be consistent, but every game is different. I have no complaints about the attitude of the players before the game.

So far, have things met expectations?

——We know our position and future direction. We hope to achieve a wonderful ending before the international match day. This is our goal.

Rodrigo plays on the right?

- Possibly, he has played a lot and he can play in the middle too.

About Inigo Pérez (Vallecano head coach)

- I see that he is very personal, very authoritative, he thinks clearly, and I like the way he communicates with the players.

Bale said that coaching Real Madrid is different from coaching Leverkusen

-I am very satisfied with them (players) and we are making progress step by step. That's what makes me happy.