Xabi Alonso on Liverpool's Miracle of Istanbul and Real Madrid's La Decima | Champions League Final

Former Liverpool and Real Madrid hero Xabi Alonso looks ahead to a Champions League final that features to clubs close to his heart.
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[@josephjoestar995]

Legend of the game man, Liverpool-Madrid-Bayern - what a career

[@coquio]

Proper football 'eritage

[@-Tony-Gunk-]

And won everything with the golden generation of spain too!

[@ramal5708]

I forgot he played in Bayern

[@lfcspectre4335]

That midfield of Xabi Alonso & Steven Gerrard great times

[@Drrollemup]

Mascherano aswell. No disrespect to the current 3 mids at the moments but with them 3 in our team now 🤯

[@paulmcconkey1011]

@Abdul Raheem how can u say desperately need when we are challenging for a triple this season and were one point of the league.

[@Drrollemup]

@@paulmcconkey1011 Them 3 in their prime would work perfectly with our team now. They have a better balance of creativity and defensive prowess. Right now Fab is probably the closest to breaking that 3, he could replace Mascherano but Gerrard and Alonso would have slotted straight into our system. I love our team right now but midfield is slightly weaker than our defence and attack

[@sleepindragon179]

It's common knowledge Liverpool's midfield is their current weak spot. The defence and attack are top notch. The midfield is lacking. Put Xabi in with Flacco, Thiago, and Hendo. Sorted.

[@lfc632]

Xabi Alonso is such an elegant midfielder. Adore this guy and held nothing against him when he left (unlike Torres when he went to Chelsea but in hindsight we were a mess at that time and not equipped to win titles). As much as I liked Rafa and the great things he achieved, selling Alonso was the camel's nose under the tent in terms of our decline.

[@accountuser5588]

I agree. When Alonso left in 2009, Liverpool got slightly worse each season (With the exception of 2013/14), up until 2015 when Klopp took charge

[@Kiro.vr.2012]

Agreed 100% 👍

[@seamusodungarees302]

I blame Hicks and Gillet for Alonso and Mascherano leaving. Gareth Barry was hot topic in a 3 man midfield in 2009 and he could play left back. Liverpool had to sell before they could buy.

[@joeexotic5831]

Blame the owners at the time, Not Rafa, he told xabi he had no choice, the owners wouldn't give any money for new players, they told rafa he could sell whoever he wanted, to buy players, but there was NO money to buy. He put several players on the transfer list, just to see what offers came in, he didnt want too, but his hand was forced, xabi didnt like this, as such when the offer came for him, he left. Neither he or Rafa wanted that. I Rafa had our current owners to work with he would have done even better, but considering what he did have to work with he performed miracles. Ynwa

[@Joker-yw9hl]

I have never heard that expression before. The camels nose under the tent. Fair enough. But yeah what a player. I preferred that Liverpool squad to the Brendan Rodgers one personally, even though Suarez was a beast

[@ObviousInception]

He was like a Rolls Royce with the ball, elegant and sophisticated but also wasn't afraid to go in for a tackle

[@Thursdaynights]

This man played some of the outrageous passes ive ever seen. Ill never forget in el classico he basically did a goal kick and it landed perfectly onto one of the reals players stride. Legend

[@toiletcomputer]

Even as a Liverpool fan it was when he was at Real Madrid that I thought this guy is then best long passer I’ve ever seen

[@SWEQQA23]

I think that was ozil in 2011/2012 season?

[@Thursdaynights]

@@SWEQQA23 great memory my man! Just typed in it in youtube and it was that pass. Gets better everytime i see it

[@kentond19]

@@SWEQQA23 12/13 in the Spanish Super Cup vs Barca @ Camp Nou

[@omalone1169]

@@toiletcomputer he had no pace

[@KevRMA2000]

Such a legend for both clubs. He was so good as DM. So aggresive but also good on the ball with a phenomenal pass. Such an unique player.

[@omalone1169]

Cm

[@KevRMA2000]

@@omalone1169 Played DM at Madrid

[@ramal5708]

His time under Mourinho in Madrid is something to watch for, forget Ronaldo, Özil, Benzema or Di Maria, he's the Anchor of the Midfield between the attacking players and the backline

[@96s40]

The way he speaks about Liverpool is brilliant. Part of the greatest final of all time and was the one to convince Thiago to join LFC too. Legend Xabi❤️‍🔥

[@omalone1169]

All english

[@bodmontingunruly2035]

I have his white and green carlsberg jersey hanging in front of me rn, legend

[@007Fusiion]

‘I have his wife’ - that’s what i read mistakenly.

[@KellysHeroes777]

One of my favorite all time Liverpool players. I think we all knew he was good but only when he left did we realise what we had done. Trying to get Barry in for him was a massive error in judgement

[@blackmagic1371]

The great Alonso he will always be a Anfield legend for what he done for the club and the part he played during that amazing season that ended up winning the champions league trophy in Istanbul 2005!

[@KilluaZoldyck-qx9jf]

Reina, Carra , Hyppia , Alonso, Mascherano, Gerrard, Kuyt, Torres. The good old days 🥲🥲

[@eldio2124]

So Nostalgic

[@KilluaZoldyck-qx9jf]

@Howlinwalter81 Aha no I totally agree this team is one of the best if not THE best we've ever seen! It just brings back alot of memories that's all, that 08/09 team has a special place in my heart

[@ilham-si2oy]

those players.. the good old days for man united😂

[@amithu5]

What a player he was..has always been very close friend and admirer of Modric.

[@apan4201]

Absolute gent of a man and an elegant football player to boot! Xabi was amazing for us! 🤩

[@omalone1169]

Benitez

[@ds.3577]

Loved him at liverpool. Such an elegant and classy player

[@harlow115]

What a player I loved his style of football especially in 05 season

[@simonoliver8576]

One of my favourite all time liverpool players he was so elegant on the ball what a career he had tho xabi Alonso YNWA 😎😎

[@Miguel-bt9ss]

Let’s be real. He wants Madrid to win. He’s a true madridista at heart

[@HT008]

hes a Sociedad boy, clearly he doesnt care who wins because he played for both and cares about both

[@starrystarrybee]

Madrileño, fool

[@danielcooney1211]

Oh xabi. What a man

[@ramwinter2622]

Probably the most enthralling Champions League final to date.

[@jayansaini7093]

Everyone said that in the last one between them 2, it was a boring first half and the second only had 3 shots

[@Vargolis]

Chelsea vs City last season was huge as well tbg

[@Bilal-gt8ky]

@@Vargolis that was boring af

[@Bilal-gt8ky]

@@jayansaini7093 Still an iconic final, way better than the last 3 finals in my opinion..

[@K.s.k1]

@@Vargolis Huge for crude oil yeah

[@imellor711]

Alonso, Gerrard and McCalister was one of the most gifted and greatest midfielders, I had the pleasure to watch. That's until our current LFC squad.

[@fingmoron]

I'd take a midfield of Alonso, Gerrard and either Thiago or Fab any day of the week.

[@GagzoD82]

Momo Sissoko, Xabi Alonso, Gerrard and Mascherannoooooo

[@awaaljowder]

My favorite midfielder back in the day especially when zidane retired and he came to Madrid it mad a big difference

[@faresalotaibi542]

Liverpool used to have the best midfield trio .. Gerrard , Alonso and Mascherano ❤️

[@grlfcgombeenhunter2897]

I was at the match were he scored in his own half. That will stick with me for ever ynwa xabi

[@030-mia-san-mia]

Pass machine from FC Bayern ❤️🇩🇪

[@juniorballs6025]

Red carpet will roll out anytime Xabi comes back for a visit

[@ramal5708]

Dude played in Madrid team that went against the toughest Barca team in 21st century and played in Madrid team with CR, Ozil, Di Maria and coached by Mourinho

[@Razbewy]

Great player is good anywhere. He makes the difference. So confident with the ball and the vision and execution was just perfect! I love xabi

[@micky100]

This might be the second perfect revenge of Ancelotti over Liverpool after 2007. And he already did a miracle landing in the final this year. What a game is going to be!

[@ibz9226]

Gerrarrrrrddddd! Hello hello!

[@Hussein.27__]

Here we go!

[@pesisawesome5864]

As fans we are gonna have a beautiful game ❤️❤️

[@thejohngalt]

“I will win whatever happens!” ❤️

[@grlfcgombeenhunter2897]

A fooking joy to watch classy player.

[@88888888888888888443]

Glorious man

[@thiagoalcantara3586]

What a guy before anything else

[@HT008]

loved xabi! what a player he was! it was like watching federer play football! so elegant and precise passing! If we are ever to make an all time prem liverpool team it would surely be Fabinho, Gerrard and Xabi/Thiago. Won the world cup, euros, champs league! what a career

[@chrisl9934]

The way he spoke, it seems his bet is on Madrid to win it.

[@bcbitchkkv]

My 4th favourite player of all time, behind Zidane, Gerrard, and Pirlo. Yes, I really like Liverpool, Real Madrid and Milan :P If LFC could bring him into the current midfield next to Fab and Thiago, DAAAAMN you'd have to be on guard for an arrow of a pass all the time!

[@aviator-kn8zq]

Honestly the best passer.

[@612ent7]

What a player Xabi🔥 Insha Allah we win the 14th n take the crown where it belongs

[@vincent-lr6io]

great player but ever better person !

[@datguy3338]

When he left everything fell apart.

[@BagofDreams]

Legend, gutted when he left.

[@augustineyapp4273]

The best way to describe Xavi Alonso is that he was a Liverpool player through and through..... YNWA!

[@ThaLed93]

Legend

[@TobyLerone-yn3rr]

Love him to come and manage one day

[@seancharlie8476]

The Liverpool squad from 08/09 is one of my personal favourites. Xabi, Gerrard, Mascherano, Hyypia, Kuyt, torres, Carra, Skrtel, Agger, Reina and Riise (before he left).

[@hassannoorabdullahi2065]

I think Rafa was very wrong to sell this guy

[@ciaranfagan1244]

Baller

[@amaankayani2437]

Legend sociadad, Liverpool, Madrid and bayern 🙌🏿

[@teknikelektrorahmadhidayat5122]

Real Madrid Legend

[@GagzoD82]

Xabi was(actually F that....) is my first man crush! What an incredible talent, how Rafa thought Gareth Barry would be an improvement still baffles me

[@grlfcgombeenhunter2897]

Silly move

[@jongbong1912]

Rafa made some very odd decisions it must be said, strange chap

[@grlfcgombeenhunter2897]

@@jongbong1912 yeah his worst has to be Everton lol

[@jongbong1912]

@@grlfcgombeenhunter2897 spent a few years in China eating dim sum too 🤣

[@grlfcgombeenhunter2897]

@@jongbong1912 lmfwao

[@Luke-kj1rj]

Xabi is slept on big time

[@aidentv23]

By casuals yeah

[@DrAdamAckerman]

Anfield legend if ever there was one!

[@Pavan-rz9uo]

God bless Alonso YNWA 🙏❤️

[@stevey-nwas1230]

Xavi Mash midfield with SG and Torres In front of them was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@manuelfedericocachazasanju5294]

XABI ALONSO.,.WHAT A PLAYER HIM GERRARD AND THE LITTLE CHIEF!...MACHERANO!🎉💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💐🙏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🐐⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳.YNWA

[@rizzledizzle9801]

Why on earth benitez sold him i will never know, what a player

[@tsf7211]

LFC almost went into Administration, got forced into it.

[@rizzledizzle9801]

@@tsf7211 not at that stage, he bought aquilani with the money

[@Justin1an]

Xabi - Mascherano - Gerrard. That is strong and scary combination of midfield man, i run if they chase me from the behind 😂

[@m.y1152]

Played for the biggest teams in the world. What a player he was.

[@stevey-nwas1230]

I would love alonso to manage LFC in the future!!!! WC player 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nishyt2366]

have they forget to colour correct? why they are uploading raw footage ?

[@benjamineckford1718]

Makelele enabled Lampard. Alonso enabled Gerrard. Keane (and later Carrick) enabled Scholes. Busquets enabled Xavi and Iniesta. Great players just gel together and get the best out of each other

[@sammypatrick5666]

This is why we say your club need to have history

[@barneystinson3625]

I hope this guy comes as manager for real Madrid sooner or later.....

[@nickfury8973]

He could be in line. Raul is ahead of him.

[@punkrockh3ad]

Forget Gerard get this guy to Liverpool as manager after klopp leaves

[@hnz5404]

Can't forget the bundesliga with bayern, by far the hardest one to win

[@hardbros2021]

And still Rafa wants to replace him with Gareth Barry 🤦

[@Frankieefootballmundial]

But he forgot to mention they had Cristano Ronaldo in 2014 and helped them win 3 more times

[@uchennaachibiri3478]

He gave his prediction at the end. Madrid will win and Liverpool will win in the future. Hala Madrid

[@mkdisciple]

Master of the ping.

[@mustakimrahman8527]

And we replaced him Aquilani 😔😔

[@elliottreuling9976]

Coach Gladbach xabi

[@1016MVK]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@iMertin90]

should of kept him 5 more seasons easy.. big mistake rafa

[@hi0u91e9]

Who does he want to win?

[@HandleCandleDandle]

World Cup Euro Ucl Bundesliga Laliga Copa del rey 😮😮😮

[@NOORAHMED-wi8hy]

LiVARpools Greatest Team in History Dominated by City 👑

[@doubleglock9866]

lol u sound sad be happy for your club not happy for others' unfortune .. what a sad human being .

[@dawnmancaloriankeebals4262]

Milan 3-0 up at halftime, thought the game was over and paid for their overconfidence. There was no so called miracle and its sad that people have to use such a word in order to make it sound greater than it actually was!

[@abb80759]

the revenge of milan is too often forgotten 2 years later

[@tonytynebridge510]

Because they were expected to win, istanbul they came back from 3-0 down

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Inzaghi's goal shouldn't have stood. It clearly deflected off his arm. The ref blew the whistle way too early as well, when Liverpool were pushing for an equaliser. Liverpool outplayed Milan in 2007+

[@taliamason7986]

Probably because of the fact the quality of the game itself was bang average and only elevated by Inzaghi's phenomenonal performance.

[@abb80759]

@@taliamason7986 kaka?

[@JustifiedAncient]

Penalty that shouldn’t have been…..dive!

[@phoenix2225]

Lol

[@fuckjockey01]

OK then 😘🥴🤣

[@JustifiedAncient]

@@fuckjockey01 watch it in slo mo, tell me it wasn’t

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Gatusso both clipped Gerrards heel abs held him back. Liverpool should have had a penalty in the first half when it was just 0-1. Handball in the area by Milan. Inzaghi's goal in the 2007 final shouldn't have stood. It clearly deflected off his arm.

[@berbuck]

Jason Bateman does a great Spanish accent huh?

[@The.4nimaL]

WOW it´s hard to listen to him!

[@reds20009]

most german non german man i have ever seen

[@nabilmmstc0781]

I'm a Barca fan but I really liked Xabi. He was very underappreciated in his time.

[@colincarnochan4156]

Did he win champs league with Bayern?

[@SeriousBartYT]

Congratulations to Steven Gerrard who now has the unique distinction of bottling league titles for Liverpool as a player and a manager

[@riceandbeans8290]

Jesus is the way the truth and the life no one gets to heaven except through Him. Repent before it’s too late it is your choice... heaven or hell change your ways and turn to Him !

[@zac9068]

Yo chill man

[@rfsolutions3604]

Do I need to change? I thought if I accept him that's enough?

[@Hussein.27__]

No

[@bienaime8344]

Amen

[@lilmonkey9919]

BT got to show this instead of Liverpool bottling the PL 😂😂😂😂

[@andrewwright4195]

We was never top

[@phoenix2225]

How is it bottling when city was leading all the way

[@fuckjockey01]

I don't think Liverpool were ever in front of City?

[@indexpictures]

arsenal are almost 20 years into a title drought bro focus on ya own team 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lyndoncmp5751]

City bottled it. 14 points ahead, saved only by the officiating of Tierney and Kavanagh at Everton.

[@TruthAndEssence]

Nobody cares

[@Hussein.27__]

No need to be pressed

[@reds20009]

yes nobody cares and loserpool suck

[@Ali_Raza808]

Speak for yourself

[@TruthAndEssence]

@@Ali_Raza808 I speak for intellectuals

[@taliamason7986]

@@TruthAndEssence Intellectuals care about great legends of the game.