He stressed the quality of Ribéry · was pleased with Higuain's goal against Germany
Xabi Alonso looked at a press conference today at Real Madrid. The Toulouse player admitted it has very good relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, praised the quality of Ribéry, discussed options Spain in the World Cup in South Africa next summer, the two points that separate him from Barca in the league and the knockout round of Champions League playing in the Bernabeu against Olympique Lyon.
Much was said about the penalty committed against Villarreal Cristiano Ronaldo and ultimately was responsible for launching and transform Xabi Alonso. The Portuguese did not celebrate the goal with his teammate and the controversy was served, despite the luso said he was not angry.
This Thursday you have asked about Xabi Alonso and former Liverpool player has been unequivocal: "Everyone can talk about what you want but my relationship with CR9 is fantastic. The other day I threw CR9 one Penati, former threw me, but just another day I do not throw, "he said.
As for the controversy and the versions given in that regard, Xabi preferred to stay out. "I do not get into this issue. I saw a version that was good and one not," he said.
He stressed the quality of Xabi Higuain Ribéry and was pleased with the win against France in the selection but is already thinking about the league. "We have to change the chip. We are confident after the result against France but we have to focus on Saturday's match against Sevilla.
Particularly in the game against the Gauls played Ribery, one of the objectives of Real Madrid in the transfer market last summer and still in the spotlight of the white club.
"It's very good player, I will not find me. It takes many years to a high level and was not surprised none of what I saw yesterday."
And a possible future companion, one who already shares a dressing room with him: Gonzalo Higuain, who is in an extraordinary manner and on Wednesday also marked with Argentina. "We're happy Higuaín because it is very important to maintain the tone of Madrid in the thinking of the World Cup selection. This is good news for him and for us too."
As for the League, where the difference between Barcelona and Madrid is just 2 points, Xabi avoided making comparisons.
"It is difficult to compare the play of both teams. The league is very even. It is true that if we are just two points is that we are having a great season two and so there's that leap to the other teams in the table", said.
When asked about trascendecia Classic, to be played in Week 31, Xabi thinks we have to go game by game. "Before many games and any slip can be fatal. So look game by game" said.
As for the Champions League and the second leg of the knockout final against Olympique Lyon at the Bernabeu, the Real player was optimistic even though the French press sentenced assumes the tie. "There are 90 minutes at the Bernabeu and are confident that with the same game and our fans let us qualifying, "he said.
He does not believe that Spain is the clear favorite Lastly, discussed options Spain for the World Cup. "Nor are clear favorites. The most important is the feeling that we as a team. The game against France was not as fluid but we showed great strength and great collective work. We must also know how to play well, otherwise, "he added.
Which do you prefer, play for or with Real Madrid? "I am fortunate to be in a great team and a great selection. I am fortunate to enjoy both," he said.