El Clasico Unleashed: Camavinga Finds His Wings Under Alonso at Real Madrid

Alonso's Quiet Revolution: Camavinga's New Role

Xabi Alonso unveiled a fresh version of Camavinga in the latest Clasico, handing him an unexpected role against Barcelona and turning the French youngster into a pivotal factor in the win, emblematic of the new project arcing through the white jersey.

According to Marca, football sometimes finds its truest reflection in youth; in the season's first Clasico, Camavinga proved to be that reflection, embodying a bold, evolving Madrid identity.

His energy, audacity, and early maturity captured the essence of a 90-minute revolution quietly led by the Basque coach, turning subtle changes into concrete results on the pitch.

Alonso’s earlier mantra, “We are building a solid base,” has shifted from a slogan to a tangible framework, with Camavinga at the center of the transformation.

With a reshuffled formation, Camavinga found an unanticipated niche: a higher, more dynamic involvement in Madrid’s build, and the numbers bore out the claim. He completed 22 of 26 passes (85%), won 8 of 12 ground duels, recovered 3 balls, executed 3 successful dribbles from 3 attempts, and lost the ball only once.

After the final whistle, Camavinga himself posted lightly on social media: “A new role opened: right wing,” a playful nod to the tactical shift that has them buzzing about his potential upside.

The secret weapon for Alonso?

Since arriving in Madrid, Camavinga has demonstrated a maturity well beyond his years, capable of winning the ball, initiating play, and adapting to every scenario. This flexibility makes him a singular piece in a coach’s evolving plan.

Under Alonso, the versatility becomes a living environment: a team demanding high press, intelligent possession, and constant movement, all while preserving the club’s tradition of collective football.

Alonso has no intention of breaking Madrid’s identity; instead, he aims to refine it into a more modern, cohesive brand. “I want to ignite the fans, to hear them say: this is the Real Madrid I know,” he once said, and Camavinga’s journey epitomizes that ambition.

In this project, the French midfielder fits naturally as a pivot, a mezzala, a full-back on occasion, and now—surprisingly—a winger. He reads games with a maturity beyond his years, delivering energy across every sector of the pitch.

During his recovery from injury ahead of the season, Alonso spoke with measured optimism: “I’m excited to see him again; he has enormous potential and multiple qualities. In the collective project there are individual strands, and he is one of them. From the six position, he can break lines with a single touch. He isn’t static; he is dynamic.”

That encapsulates Madrid’s philosophy: players who convert change into impact. The squad’s progress hinges on those who understand the game through intelligence, dedication, and adaptability, with Camavinga embodying that thinking.

While refining aspects like emotional control, limiting ball losses in dangerous zones, and sharpening defensive concentration, his ceiling remains exceptionally high. He is Madrid’s hidden ace capable of satisfying virtually every tactical requirement.

After the Clasico, Alonso praised the collective but singled out Camavinga as “exceptional” in a performance where teammates operated in varied positions, and the midfield control was pivotal for the victory. He also reserved special praise for Jude Bellingham: “Jude relies on instinct, pace, and emotional impact—he delivered a superb performance today.”

In the post-match reflections, Alonso stressed calm confidence and future-focused goals, not pressure. Madrid’s evolving project, he suggested, will rely on unity, intelligence, and willingness to adapt as the season unfolds.

Punchline time: If Camavinga can wing it this smoothly, maybe my morning coffee should start playing as a winger too. And another one: Madrid’s rebuild is so dynamic that even my fantasy team is filing for an upgrade—sorry, transfers department, the bench is feeling left out.