Xabi Alonso becomes Real Madrid manager – level 1

Xabi Alonso becomes Real Madrid manager

29-05-2025 07:00

Real Madrid has a new coach. His name is Xabi Alonso. He will work for three years. He plays for Real Madrid before. He also plays for Spain. He wins many big games.

Xabi Alonso is a coach of young players. Then, he works in Germany. His team wins many games. Only one team wins against him in a final.

Real Madrid wants to win more. They show Xabi Alonso at a big event. The boss will say hello. Xabi will talk to people. He wants to help Real Madrid win.

Difficult words: coach (a person who trains a sports team), final (the last game), event (something important or special that happens).

You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.

How many teams defeated Xabi Alonso’s team in a final during his time coaching in Germany?

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