Bale s wonderful comment on modern football: Coaches are more important than stars. Can Alonso lead Real Madrid to revive?

After retiring at the age of 33, Bale, who once dominated the football world, has now transformed into a football commentator. During his interview with the media during his Club World Cup, he talked about his unique insights on modern football and his expectations for his old teammate Alonso. He has served in Real Madrid for eight years and is now looking at this former "Galaxy Battleship" as a bystander.

Ball's glory days: From the wing fast horse to the final hero

When talking about Bale's years at Real Madrid, how can he not think of those exciting highlights? In the 2014 King's Cup final, his outstanding raid score is still talked about by fans; in the 2018 Champions League final, his barb score is enough to be recorded in history. However, Bale's Real Madrid career was not smooth sailing, from being plagued by injuries to tense relationships with fans, and was even dubbed "golfer" because of his golf hobby. Despite this, he still established his important position in club history with his brilliant achievements in five Champions League trophys.

Evolution of football tactics: From star-led to coaching game

In the interview, Bell mentioned: "Football is more like chess, and coaches are the key." This view reveals the core changes in contemporary football. In his time of playing football, the stars' personal abilities can often influence the results of the game, but now, tactical arrangement and overall coordination are the key to the team's victory or defeat. Guardiola's "passing football" has changed the football landscape in the past decade, and now Louis Enrique has further pushed the integrity to the extreme.

Bell's opinion is not groundless. In recent years, with the popularity of tactical analysis tools, the role of coaches has been infinitely amplified. From Kompany's Bayern to Flick's Barcelona, the success of major clubs is increasingly dependent on the coach's tactical philosophy and execution. This also makes people wonder: Will future football further weaken the personal color of the stars?

Alonso's coaching style: Challenge from Leverkusen to Real Madrid

As Bale's old teammate, Alonso has now become a representative figure of the new generation of coaches in football. During his time at Leverkusen, he led the team to play a refreshing offensive and defensive conversion system, which once made this Bundesliga team a nightmare for the giants. Now that he has taken over Real Madrid's coaching stick, the challenges Alonso faces are undoubtedly even more arduous.

Bell commented: "Alonso is full of passion for football. He is a 'football fool', which is exactly the trait needed for modern football." Alonso's tactical style mainly focuses on high-pressure pressing and fast counterattack, but how to balance tactical execution and player personality in the Real Madrid locker room, which is full of superstars, will be the key to his success or failure.

The comparison between modern football and tradition: the end of the superstar era?

If you compare the football world from 15 years ago with the present, you will find a huge difference. The game at that time was full of personal heroism, and superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi could almost turn the situation around on their own. And nowadays, teamwork, data analysis and tactical execution dominate. This change not only affects the game itself, but also has a profound impact on the fan culture. More and more fans are beginning to pay attention to the coach's tactical arrangement rather than simply chasing the stars' personal performance.

However, does this mean the end of the superstar era? Obviously not necessarily. The new generation of players such as Mbappe and Haaland are still writing legends with their personal abilities, but they need to find their own living space within the tactical framework.

Future Outlook: Can Alonso lead Real Madrid to revival?

Bale is full of confidence in Real Madrid's future: "Real Madrid will never be underestimated. As long as Alonso is given time, he will definitely bring the team back to the top." This sentence is not only an expectation for his old club, but also an encouragement for Alonso. For Real Madrid fans, this season of 2025 may be a brand new beginning.

Whether it is Bale's perspective or Alonso's coaching, it makes people look forward to the future football world. Changes in modern football are accelerating, and the relationship between coaches and players is being redefined. In this era of team-first, will Real Madrid's next move belong to Alonso's era? Let's wait and see!