Marca: Alonso redefined some substitutes and successfully activated them

Recently, the Marca talked about the new changes Alonso brought to Real Madrid, and they said that Alonso redefined some substitutes and successfully activated them.

In the group stage of the Club World Cup, many things have been verified. Not only did it confirm the team's feelings, it also overcomes the injury problem. Most importantly, the players better understand Alonso’s tactical board.

Although the team was affected by the absence of players, the performance was still strong: two wins, scored 7 goals and conceded only 2 goals. In this good start, some players performed particularly well. Not only their performance, but also the new space Alonso has opened up for them.

When a new coach arrives with a pressing competitive task and a player lineup that needs to be pieced together, there is very limited room for improvisation. However, Harvey did a valuable thing: discover talents, redefine positions, and activate those players in the second line.

This is not achieved through large-scale speeches, but through precise decision-making. A tactical adjustment, a trust reset. In this new situation, some players have changed from supporting roles to key roles that naturally integrate into the system. This is not mandatory, but based on pure logic of survival of the fittest.

Guler's new look

In the Club World Cup, Guerer's growth is not only reflected in goals or outs, but in his understanding and adaptability. On a stage where order and maturity are needed, the young Turkish player stood up and took his destined position: the midfield.

Alonso made this adjustment in his second game against Pachuca, putting him closer to the heart of the game. It's a clear statement of intent, some players make the game more beautiful, others make the game more active, and Guerre proves that he can do both at the same time.

Alonso said in a press conference: "He has great ball-handling and the ability to keep a close connection with the centre-back." It is true, from this position, Guerre touched more than ever, chose the right pace and provided the necessary pauses for a team that sometimes accelerates naturally.

He doesn't need too much decoration: He finishes the pass with two touches, working with Valverde and Joan Armeni, showing that he can be a character more like a compass than a spark if the character needs it. Away from the side, he showed a more rational side, perhaps more practical than gorgeous, but it was essential. The new forces in the back line are one new face, the other already has some qualifications, but under Alonso's guidance, they all grew up. Wyson has just joined and has gone from a potential stock to a commanding central defender. He once again led the team's passes, accuracy and interventions against Salzburg.

It's not just statistics: he always seems to find the ball, he doesn't hide, does not deal with it at will, and does not improvise it. He knows when to break through the defense line and when to stay stable. In a system that emphasizes building from the backfield, this is a priceless treasure, and at the age of 20 he seems irreplaceable.

At his side, Joan Améni showed that no role was incompetent. In this Club World Cup, he is both a midfielder and a central defender, and most importantly, he is indispensable. In the second game, Xavi moved Asensio to the back line after being sent off and once again put him as centre-back in the final round.

He completed the task effortlessly without losing his firmness and tactical reading ability. Alonso made it clear that he was the key, and he was there whenever the team needed balance, filling the vacancy, winning the confrontation, and supporting the entire team.

The low-key riser

At a Real Madrid, who is used to paying attention to stars, Fran Garcia decided to attract attention through stability. He gradually adapted to a system that required wing offense, defensive retracement and tactical understanding. On the Harvey’s tactical board, fullbacks are more than just runners: they have to stretch, cooperate and correct.

Fran Garcia is gradually improving and performing well, deeply and devotedly against Salzburg again. With Mendy not returning to competitive form yet and without a natural replacement on the bench, he found a foothold and worked harder to be no longer just a temporary solution.

is a little further ahead, but also low-key, Gonzalo Garcia stands out. Three starts, two of which played for 90 minutes. He was directly involved in three of the team's seven goals in the group stage. The cold data doesn't tell the whole story: what really matters is how he takes advantage of his opportunities.

In the absence of Mbappe and Enderick, the youth training player not only filled the vacancy, but also put pressure on his teammates to make their better, appear between opponents' defenses, and know that his chances of staying in the first team at critical moments are very realistic.