Xabi Alonso: “It’s a long season”
Real Madrid’s coach, Xabi Alonso, has expressed his confidence that the team can turn around their current situation, after the 1-1 draw against Girona on Sunday’s matchday. This result marks the team’s third consecutive draw in LaLiga. Madrid fell behind on the scoreboard after Azzedine Ounahi’s goal in the 45th minute. However, Kylian Mbappé managed to equalize from the penalty spot, although the team could not complete the comeback. This tie leaves Madrid one point behind Barcelona, who leads the table. Barça will face Atlético de Madrid on Tuesday.Madrid, which had a good start to the season winning 10 of its first 11 league matches, has experienced doubts after the draws against Rayo Vallecano and Elche, as well as the draw with Girona, and the defeat in the Champions League against Liverpool.We improved in the second half, we had more chances. We were not effective in getting the three points. But it’s a very long season, and we have to move forward.
Xabi Alonso
Alonso added that he had no criticism for his players after the match. I liked the reaction [to going behind on the scoreboard]. 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 [against Athletic Club] and we’ll see. Alonso called it “surprising” that the referee did not review a possible foul on Rodrygo in the area.There are different phases in a season. At the beginning, we were more consistent away from home. The team reacted enthusiastically to going 1-0 down. We had three or four clear chances to score the second goal and win.
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
