Real Madrid s "New Summer Chapter": How does Alonso open up the future of the Galaxy Battleship?

In the hot summer in North America, Real Madrid was led by Xavi Alonso, officially kicking off the 2024-25 season. This is not only a phased group battle in the FIFA Club World Cup, but also marks that the "Galaxy Battleship" has entered a new era under the guidance of Alonso. Although the performance of Riyadh Crescent in the first game is a bit disappointing, the real value of this fleet, which has been through a long season, is to navigate the future, rather than just worrying about the outcome.

**Prospects under the transition lineup**

At present, Alonso's Real Madrid lineup is more like a transit stage. Many core players are absent due to injuries, and the summer transfer window has also opened up the possibility of introducing new players. Therefore, Alonso's focus is not on fine-tuning tactics, but on laying a solid foundation for Real Madrid's long-term development.

In this dynamic team, young centre-back Heysen is particularly eye-catching. Not only does he perform well in defense, but his confidence in possession of the ball is fully in line with Real Madrid's requirements for the central defender. Even with just one game, Heyson has made it clear that he is ready to contribute to the first team. Considering that the defense line was frequently hit by injuries last season, this is undoubtedly a positive signal.

On the offensive end, Gonzalo became the focus. As one of the few regular centers in the team with the ability to compete for the top of the high altitude, he provides Real Madrid with a new offensive choice: attracting opponent's central defenders and creating space for wing players. More importantly, a player like Gonzalo who is purely "No. 9" can bring Mbaby back to the left where he is best at, thereby maximizing his value in Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team. For Alonso, this tactical adjustment deserves continuous investment and development.

' mediocre performance against Alshilar is not just a tactical problem, but more of the physical and mental fatigue of the players after a long season. Even players like Valverde and Bellingham can't hide their fatigue. On the hot afternoon, Real Madrid's overall slow pace, lack of vitality and speed is just excusable.

This just shows the deep significance of this Club World Cup: it is not pursuing perfect competitive performance, but provides an excellent platform for the coaching staff to evaluate players' status, test tactical ideas, and prepare talents for the new season.

Although this is the first expanded version of the Club World Cup, it evokes people's nostalgia for the once InterContinental Cup - a classic showdown between European champions vs. South American champions. Judging from the situation since the start of the game, this event, which was once regarded as a strong commercial color, unexpectedly provided the team with the opportunity to re-examine themselves and start again.

Bayern swept Auckland City 10-0, Monterrey tied for the Premier League runner-up, Inter Milan reversed the score with Ramos' header, and Messi led Miami International to defeat Porto... A series of surprising games demonstrated the unique charm of this event.

In this era of frequent changes, the Club World Cup has become a mirror that reflects the true laziness of each team. For Xavi Alonso, this is not just a simple experiment, but a transfer of power and declaration: a new era for Real Madrid has begun, even if it is born under the hot summer temperature, even if the game itself does not attract too much expectations.