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Xabi Alonso, The Last Piece of Los Galacticos Puzzle

By Syamhudi Ari Winarto

Xabi Alonso finally moves to Santiago Bernabeu. After spending 5 seasons in Anfield Stadium playing for Liverpool, he decided to go back home to Spain. He is the fifth player who brought in to El Real this summer. Kaka’, C. Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, and Raul Albiol had arrived before him.
Real Madrid is very pleased to have him in their team this season. His present will bring more balance for the team in the match. As a defensive midfielder, Xabi is very good both to help the defense and to build the offensive move. His high intelligence on the field makes him able to read and cut the opponent attacking movements. It also makes him able to create chances to score goals.
Since the departure of Claude Makalele to Chelsea few years ago, it was difficult for El Real to find a good defensive midfielder. David Beckham, Fernando Gago, Mahamadou Diarra and Lassana Diarra are few players who tried to perform as defensive midfielder for them. And the results were not satisfying. And Xabi Alonso will carry out the duty for Madrid this season. Will he succeed? Let’s find out at the end of the season 2009/2010.