Casillas: “I would sign Xabi Alonso again”
The Real Madrid legend also urged calm over dressing room issues
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 01: Iker Casillas is seen at the match between Alexander Zverev of Germany and Alexander Blockx of Belgium during the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 at La Caja Magica on May 01, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Oscar J. Barroso/Europa Press via Getty Images) | Europa Press via Getty Images Iker Casillas addressed several major talking points surrounding Real Madrid during a La Liga pre-Clásico event, including the confrontation between Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni at Valdebebas.
The former Madrid captain attempted to minimize the significance of the incident, insisting that disagreements inside a dressing room are normal during difficult moments in a season. “These things happen in football,” Casillas explained. “Everything has a solution.
Situations like this happened even during our time as players. ” According to Casillas, emotional reactions are inevitable when expectations are high and results are not matching standards. Real Madrid have endured a turbulent campaign compared to the success they enjoyed in recent years, and the legendary goalkeeper believes frustration naturally builds in those circumstances.
“It happens when players are angry,” he said. “Football goes through cycles. There are periods where everything works and you win consistently, like Real Madrid experienced in previous seasons.