Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso attributed his team’s 2-0 El Clásico victory over Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu to their solid defense and ability to create chances.Following the LaLiga match, which saw goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, Alonso stated that the win was “important, deserved, even short.” He emphasized his side’s competitive spirit in big games, noting that they “didn’t concede too many chances” against Hansi Flick’s team, which he viewed as “normal” for the tense fixture