In the second match of the Club World Cup group stage, Real Madrid defeated Pachuca 3-1. Despite being one man down from the 7th minute, they still secured the victory with an efficient counterattack.

After the game, Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso attended a press conference, praising the team for its strong discipline and spirit of sacrifice, and admitted that the team is still in a critical stage of shaping its style.

Alonso revealed: "I wouldn't say that the three goals were completely the result of our planned midfield runs, but we did talk about it during the water break. The players had excellent execution and the finish was clean. This performance was especially crucial in the difficult situation of playing with one less player."

He particularly pointed out that the team's ability to effectively control the game rhythm without the ball was the core of this victory: "We know that we must be more disciplined, know how to withstand pressure in low defense, and have the humility to wait for the opportunity to counterattack. The team did a good job of balancing the positioning in the defensive area and the ball possession phase today."

Despite the victory, Alonso stressed that the team is still in the process of building a system: "We hope to establish a clear game concept that reflects our style in every game. This takes time and requires players to learn to adjust quickly in different scenarios. Today's performance is a positive response."

“We discussed the situation after the water break, and the players quickly changed their minds and showed good game intelligence. Although many tactical details were not fully reflected in the training, adaptability is the most important thing now.”

Under the dual test of strong opponents and high temperatures, Alonso's tactical style as Real Madrid coach has begun to emerge, laying the foundation for more intense games in the future. The team will continue to verify the maturity and flexibility of this system in the next game.