Xabi Alonso wants Real Madrid to improve their intensity and press, requiring more effort from Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has provided a further indication that Rodrygo will stay at the club despite interest from Arsenal. Doubts over the Brazil international’s future in the Spanish capital emerged at the end of last season after he was left on the bench for the title-deciding Clasico against Barcelona.