Alonso wants Madrid to do talking on the pitch

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso leads a training session at the club's training ground in Valdebebas ahead of their Liga football match against Osasuna. Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP via Getty Images)

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso wants his team's performance on the pitch to do the talking for him as he begins his first LaLiga campaign at home against Osasuna tonight.

And the former Bayer Leverkusen coach won't be using Madrid's shortened pre-season as an excuse.