Xabi Alonso spoke to the media after Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Real Oviedo on Sunday. Kylian Mbappe scored twice in a great performance, and Alonso talked about his physicality. He said: “He’s gained four kilos back.

Kicking off the season with a victory and a goal from Kylian Mbappe, it felt like nothing changed from last season for Real Madrid, but that's where the similarities ended. Xabi Alonso is at the helm in charge of an almost entirely new look backline that held Osasuna to only two shots,

Real Madrid are clinging to Kylian Mbappé in this early stretch of the season. Xabi Alonso’s project has kicked off with encouraging signs – three points taken against Osasuna and a solid defensive display – but there is still work to be done,