Real Madrid made it three matches in a row without a win on Sunday, as they played out a 2-2 draw with Elche. The La Liga leaders twice fell behind, but goals from Dean Huijsen and Jude Bellingham ensured a share of the spoils.
As per Diario AS, head coach Xabi Alonso expressed his disappointment at the result, but he chose to be upbeat when looking forward.
“It’s football. After a good dynamic we have had several results that we don’t want. We know what we want, we have to move forward. We’re not happy, we always want to win. We can’t be. There are many games left, let’s think about the next one analysing what we have done today.
“We continue to compete, the context of each game is different. The result is what rules, we are aware and self-critical. The spirit is good, in the face of adversity we have to respond. This is Real Madrid. We live with criticism, we want to improve.”
One of the novelties of Alonso’s starting line-up was the inclusion of Fran Garcia as a left winger, with Vinicius Junior being benched. He explained that the Brazilian was comfortable with the decision made.
“We had talked about it. We tend to talk many times. (Vinicius) understands, he knew the role he could play. We had done it on other occasions, like in Getafe. Today we are not happy, but everyone is energetic to want to recover a good dynamic.”
Alonso: Connection improving with Real Madrid players
Alonso also made it clear that he sees his side improving their understanding of each other, and his tactics, every day.
“The connection is improving, we have more time and more contact, we know each other better. We are all in the same boat, we celebrate the victories. We suffer if we don’t win. The connection is good. This moment must be reversed, starting with Athens.”
Never saw Real Madrid play like that even at the worst
moments.They are lucky to gat a 2/2 tie.
KLOPP,KLOPP,KLOPP
Xabi Alonso is the ideal coach for Real Madrid. The club’s present and future. He should not be sacrifice to satisfy the egos of a few players led by Vini
Someone should explain to VINI JR the real meaning of the word teamwork…He needs to remember there can only be one team manager…who analyses opponents timeously to plan a suitable strategy. Players get paid to execute that strategy and not to query/oppose it during the match!
We must not point fingers at each other just fix the problem let us not hide the truth let us face the reality as Madridstas