2004
Transfer to Liverpool
Xabi Alonso leaves Real Sociedad to take up a new playing role with Liverpool. The Basque playmaker moved to Anfield to shape Rafael Benitez's passing midfield.
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Xabi Alonso
7 historical football records.
2005 May 25th
Alonso Champions League Final Equaliser
Scores from the rebound after his penalty is saved, completing Liverpool's three-goal comeback.
2005 May 25th
Alonso Scores Istanbul Equaliser
Alonso converts the rebound after his penalty is saved, drawing Liverpool level at 3–3 with AC Milan in Benítez's Champions League final.
2005 May 25th
Champions League Winner
Xabi Alonso scored from the rebound of a saved penalty to make the score 3-3 in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final, helping Liverpool win the competition.
2006 June 14th
World Cup Goal Against Ukraine
Scores Spain's opening goal against Ukraine in their World Cup group match.
2009
Transfer to Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso joins Real Madrid from Liverpool. The Spanish international left Liverpool to anchor Madrid's midfield with his long-range passing.
2010 July 11th
World Cup Winner
Xabi Alonso starts Spain’s 2010 final and endures a forceful challenge from Nigel de Jong. He continues to contribute controlled midfield passing as the match moves toward extra time.