Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said the team's shortened pre-season will not be used as an excuse as they prepare to kick off their La Liga campaign at home to Osasuna on Tuesday."Obviously it would have been nice to receive some support with our request,

The new La Liga season is underway, with Xabi Alonso's first league match against Osasuna in front of the home crowd. It will be the first game at the Santiago