Alonso: I haven t played with Paris yet, they are in full swing, we want to play in the final

Real Madrid defeated Dortmund 3-2 and advanced to the semi-finals of the Club World Cup without any danger! After the game, Alonso attended the press conference.

The game was under control until the end stage

Alonso: "Yes, we had good control of the game until the 80th minute. Both the ball stage and the off-ball stage, the space was controlled. And we had the chance to score until the situation became tense. Too much happened in a short time. We celebrated our advance to the semi-finals, and maybe that helped us stay alert next time."

Joan Améni's formation changes brought by the central defender

Alonso: "We hope Joan Améni can do it well Control the ball at high altitude. He did a very good job and had ideas when he had the ball. We didn't have many difficulties. Overall we were quite stable. We had a strong offense in the first 20 minutes and dominated. Then we lacked longer possession. We lost too much of the ball. Substitutions gave us some help and we regained the situation. But in the end, bang bang, everything was out of control."

Critical substitutions

Alonso: "We stabilized our position. We played more in the opponent's half. We created the opportunity for Guerre , Modric's chance could have been 3-0. I said before that not only starters, but also players who come on the bench can play a decisive role, and they do a good job."

Guerre's performance in both the midfielder and the offensive end

Alonso: "I think he did it. He partnered with the central defender in the first half, and he participated in the offensive in the second half. He had good footwork and could shoot. He was very dangerous on the offensive end. We all need to help him. He still needs to improve, but he can improve through the game."

Deliberate substitutions

Alonso: "I focus on what I should focus on. Sometimes substitutions work well, sometimes not. That's how it makes a decision. We need everyone. The players on the bench must feel the game and stay connected at critical moments. We are together 24 hours a day in three weeks. If you want to have coffee, you have two cups. We are in the semi-finals, and we are happy. Relax for two hours, and when we arrive in Florida, we are going to prepare for the big battle against Paris Saint-Germain."

How do you think about the game against Paris Saint-Germain?

Alonso: "I haven't played with them yet. They are in full swing, both in the game and morale. It will be a challenge. So far we are in good shape, and it's time to take the next step. We want to play in the final."

Paris has no Pacho and Lucas, you don't have Wyson, which will be special for Mbappe, how will you deal with it?

Alonso: "I don't know how we will go through it, let's see it again from tomorrow (laughs)."

Valverde

Alonso: "He is one of the most comprehensive players in the world, and he wants to play all positions. In the position he plays now, he will retreat, but can easily reach many areas... He has the ability to make decisions and skills when he has the ball... I'm very happy to coach him." How will Wheesen's red card affect the team's construction?

Alonso: "I can't say it yet. I'll wait for an hour or two and sit on the plane and think about it...I'm not thinking about this now, but of course this is not good news."

Paris...

Alonso: "This is the next level of challenge, a big battle, the team we are building is growing. The opponents maintain a very positive momentum and have played very high levels since the Champions League round of 16, which is a challenge for us."

Fran Garcia was elected Player of the game

Alonso: "He performed very well in this tournament, with top-notch concentration and intensity, knowing when to wait and when to grab... He benefited from Vinicius's attracting two opponents to defend. I am happy for Fran Garcia, and his attitude is a role model. I told him that if you are far away, you can't score, if you are in place, you can score...so he scored."

Is Arnold too shy to meet people's special expectations for him?

Alonso: "He has been in Liverpool for 15 years, and it's only three weeks... It takes time. He's steady, growing, integrating into the team, understanding new ideas, and having to be with him every day, we're very happy."

Gonzalo simply can't stop...

Alonso: "He took the opportunity and did it again. He has the qualities of a scorer. He always appears in the right place at the right time. And he also proves this with goals."

Are you satisfied with the way the players understand the tactics?

Alonso: "The system can be flexible. Joan Améni is a little bit ahead and needs to be adjusted... It seems too static to say a formation chart. Football will force you to do a lot of things. I won't be persistent in saying 'This is my system, it cannot be changed'. What I am interested in is that the players understand it within the framework of our game style."

How do you view Mbappe?

Alonso: "I think he is in good shape, but not perfect. He is not in 100% yet. There are still a few days left to let him find a better feeling before the semi-finals."

Courtois is simply a insurance policy. What do you think of his last save?

Alonso: "I think we are lucky to have Courtois, who is the kind of player who can win games, has a huge influence, and we can trust him."