"Xabi Alonso is by far the worst Real Madrid coach of the last 20 years"

J avier Tinto, Pedro Riesco, Emilio Perez de Rozas, Paul Tenorio and Nacho Palencia were the talk show hosts on Wednesday's La Tribu, sponsored by Sportium during this season, to analyze Real Madrid's qualification for the quarter-finals of the Champions League and the elimination of Barcelona and Atletico.

Javier Tinto : "I really liked the start of the game by Madrid, having a chance right at the start and although they were then tucked in at the back, they were able to get out and create chances. They played a very good game and we have to highlight Arbeloa. This shows that Vinicius did not throw Xabi Alonso out and yes, he did it all by himself. Xabi is the worst coach of Madrid in recent years".

Pedro Riesco : "I don't think we should have excessive euphoria just as we shouldn't have had that feeling of sinking a few weeks ago. Madrid are going to slip up again because the players choose the games. Yesterday's game was conditioned by the sending off of Bernardo Silva and I don't think you can measure Arbeloa's Madrid by the game at the Etihad".

Arbeloa, the big winner of the tie

Emilio Perez de Rozas : "It has been a very powerful tie, exquisite from Madrid. They have been able to dominate all the scenarios with great authority. Arbeloa has eliminated Mourinho and Guardiola and it is an impressive merit".

Arbeloa has eliminated Mourinho and Guardiola and it is impressive

Paul Tenorio : "Real Madrid went out with the idea of defending and killing City on the counter, once again demonstrating that they have found ways to run very well against City. With the 1-0 lead, they went into energy-saving mode and started to think about the derby. They were able to take away any possibility of suffering very early on and that was key. Despite the welcome committee he was going to have, Arbeloa is showing great communication skills and the players are with him... no one in their right mind can rule out Real Madrid in the fight for the Champions League."

Nacho Palencia : "Real Madrid have had a brilliant tie and it has been shown once again that we are in that part of the season where they are capable of anything. Arbeloa has convinced the players, but we must also give credit to the players. I don't know if Madrid chooses matches, but it is the same squad as the day against Getafe, Rayo and Osasuna".