Xabi Alonso laced up and led by example—diving into Real Madrid’s first training session, showing his players that legends still bleed passion.

Xabi Alonso was a proactive figure in his first training session as Real Madrid manager on Monday (9 June, 2025).

Xabi Alonso gets 'hands on' by practicing with Real Madrid players in first training session: spotted

The Spaniard was only able to work with a handful of first-team players, with the majority of the lads currently on international duty.

Xabi Alonso's first training session, the photos we've all been waiting  for. : r/realmadrid

However, Alonso looked sharp and commanding in his first traiing session in charge and even decided to take part in some training drills himself.

Four players back! 7 fresh pictures from Xabi Alonso's first training  session as Real Madrid boss — Tribuna.com

He could be seen working on some passing drills with the likes of David Alaba and Dani Carvajal in the training.

Xabi Alonso, caught with a very revealing phrase in his first training  session: "Come on, I want..."

Alonso even linked up with Alaba to allow the Austrian defender to score a goal into one of the mini goals in the session.

Xabi Alonso's first training session, the photos we've all been waiting  for. : r/realmadrid

It’s clear that Xabi will get involved in some training drills to improve the sense of togetherness in the squad going forward.