"I don't want to make headlines. We know where we are right now. We're self-critical and know we need to play better; this isn't our level, and we can do better. We're going to take some time to analyse and reflect. We had to win. It was a tough situation. We know we can do better. And we want to start the year off on a better note."
"He always wants to make an impact, which is great for his team-mates. It's a historic achievement; I congratulate him on it and wish him the best for 2026."
Real Madrid closed 2025 with a 2-0 home victory over Sevilla, with goals from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé moving the club to within a point of LaLiga leaders Barcelona. Head coach Xabi Alonso acknowledged the team were not at their best and emphasized self-criticism and the need to raise performance levels heading into 2026. Alonso faced scrutiny over the team's style and reportedly saw his job questioned before a mid-December win over Alavés. Mbappé scored his 59th goal of 2025, equalling Cristiano Ronaldo's club record for goals in a calendar year.
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