Xabi Alonso: “It’s a long season”
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has shown his support for the team after the 1-1 draw against Girona, which represents the third consecutive draw in LaLiga. Madrid fell behind on the scoreboard after Azzedine Ounahi’s goal in the 45th minute, but Kylian Mbappé equalized from the penalty spot. Despite this, the visitors failed to complete the comeback. This result leaves Madrid one point behind Barcelona, which is at the top of the table. Barça will face Atlético de Madrid on Tuesday.Madrid, which had a good start to the season with 10 wins in its first 11 league matches, has seen how draws against Rayo Vallecano, Elche and now Girona, along with the defeat in the Champions League against Liverpool, have generated doubts.We improved in the second half, we had more chances. We weren’t effective in getting the three points. But it’s a very long season and we have to keep going.
Xabi Alonso
Alonso added that he had “no criticism” for his players after the match.There are different phases in a season. At the beginning, we were more consistent away from home.
Xabi Alonso
Alonso called it “surprising” that the referee did not review a possible foul on Rodrygo in the area.I liked the reaction. It wasn’t enough, but we were close. We have to stay united, with the necessary self-criticism, wanting to win with so many away games. We have an opportunity on Wednesday in Bilbao and we’ll see.
Xabi Alonso
I haven’t seen it, but I’ve been told that VAR might have reviewed it. These are decisive moments that can decide a match.
Xabi Alonso
