The Spanish midfielder believes that the Supercup is the first trophy of the season and Real Madrid would love to win silverware right at the start.
Real Madrid were able to bring down http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011, as they won the Spanish La Liga title last season.
The Spanish giants were unable to assert their dominance in Europe, as they lost the match against Bayern Munich on penalties.
However, Jose Mourinho was able to show his consistence as he helped Madrid win most of the games in La Liga, and fired them to win the Spanish La Liga crown.
With Madrid being the Spanish La Liga title holders, their arch-rivals won the Copa del Rey, which means that the two teams will be facing each other during the Spanish Supercup.
Supercopa de Espana, also known as the Spanish Supercup is basically a title which gives the bragging rights to one team right at the start of the season.
The two sides are going to be face-to-face right after their first Spanish La Liga game, and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Xabi-Alonso-c37045 believes that Real Madrid should win the two-legged final so they can win silverware right at the beginning of the season.
While speaking about the Spanish Supercup, the Spanish midfielder said:
"We have to be ready because they are matches that require you to give 100% and we have to be in peak form right from the start.”
"We can't think that it's going to be easy. They are both important matches.”
"We know that all Liga matches are very important and the first more so. In addition, the Spanish Super Cup is the first title and we want to win it.”
"We prioritise both. Neither is more important than the other.”
"The Spanish Super Cup is important because you're playing for a title, but I don't think it offers any advantage for the future."
Real Madrid are going to start defending their Spanish La Liga crown on the upcoming weekend as they take on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863 in their very first fixture.
On the other hand, Barcelona will be facing Real Sociedad in their first game.
After the first La Liga fixture, the two teams will collide in the Spanish Supercup and even though it is not considered to be a very prestigious honour, the winning team gets the bragging rights right at the start of the season.
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