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It's been a crazy 24 hours since Real Madrid's 5-0 win over FC Kairat in the Champions League—the majority of that centers around midfielder Federico Valverde.
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Real Madrid star Federico Valverde addresses rumors of tension with coach Xabi Alonso: ‘I don’t hide’
The remark was interpreted as a message to Xabi Alonso, suggesting that the player was unwilling to play as a right-back. In fact, against Kairat Almaty, it was Raul Asencio who started in that role, while Federico remained on the bench and did not play a single minute.
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Transcript: Xabi Alonso’s Post-Match Press Conference Following Real Madrid’s UCL Win Over FC Kairat
They didn't have it all their own way, but Real Madrid did manage a 5-0 win over Kazakhstan side FC Kairat in the league phase of the Champions League. Kylian M
Kylian Mbappe scored a stunning hat-trick as Real Madrid cruised to a 5-0 Champions League win over Kairat Almaty, bouncing back from their derby defeat to Atletico. Xabi Alonso hailed the Frenchman as "decisive in every game" while stressing that Vinicius Jr.