Xabi Alonso says what many think about Eduardo Camavinga: 'He's a...'

Last weekend's Clásico was, inevitably, much more than just another LaLiga match. Beyond the three points at stake, claimed by Real Madrid, and the controversy and tension, it left us with many more secondary details. It's worth keeping them in mind and bringing them back up because they could mark a turning point in the season.

For example, it was surprising that Xabi Alonso trusted Eduardo Camavinga to join the merengue midfield in a match of this magnitude. The Frenchman started for the second consecutive LaLiga match and, moreover, delivered an exquisite performance. He was a key piece in Real Madrid's balance, fulfilling both offensive and defensive duties. The perfect "6".

He made the starting eleven because Fede Valverde, who usually fills that role, had to move to right back. Dani Carvajal and Trent-Alexander Arnold were included in the squad, but both were coming off a long recovery period after an injury and it was highly risky to start them. Xabi Alonso had to choose between Eduardo Camavinga and Dani Ceballos to replace "el pajarito" in the engine room; he opted for the Frenchman.

Eduardo Camavinga, autumn transfer window signing

Until now, Eduardo Camavinga had played a rather testimonial role. The injuries at the start of the season had pushed him into a bench role that already seemed permanent as long as Xabi Alonso was on the bench. However, in soccer, as in life, or as in any Tarantino movie, the plot can take a totally unexpected turn at any moment. That's what happened.

The white team's coach was completely captivated by Eduardo Camavinga's performance. He showed it publicly in a press conference: "He's a cannon of a player, if injuries respect him, he's one of the best." Clear and concise.

With all this, from now on a much more optimistic horizon opens up for Eduardo Camavinga at Real Madrid. According to Defensa Central, Xabi Alonso intends to give the Frenchman a much more prominent role than he has had so far. So, from now on, we'll have to get used to seeing the former Stade Rennais player's dreadlocks more often.

That's why it seems that the offer that, according to Transfer News Live, Chelsea was preparing of 75 million euros for him is going to become worthless. To think that just a month ago, his future at Real Madrid looked really bleak. On September 20, he was able to play his first minutes, but until the October international break he only had a testimonial appearance.