Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso shared unusually candid thoughts following the Champions League match against Manchester City. Despite an unsatisfactory result, he emphasized that the team gave their utmost effort on the field.
According to Alonso, starting the game actively and scoring the opening goal was not a coincidence, but rather the result of planned actions. However, the opposing team managed to turn the situation in their favor within 10 minutes, capitalizing on a corner kick and a penalty.
“There is nothing for us to regret. The boys fought bravely until the end. We started the match well and scored the first goal. But the opponent was able to change the scoreline in a short time following two set-piece situations. It was a very intense and competitive game.
In the scenarios where we conceded the goals, we didn’t act with sufficient precision—that must be acknowledged. However, even after those situations, the team did not give up or step away from the game. We had opportunities, but we lacked a bit of accuracy in the decisive moments. Despite this, I do not blame any of the players,” Alonso said.
Presently, it is evident that the coach has faith in his team, and the team believes in the coach’s ideas. Although the result of the match was disappointing, it is clear that Real Madrid possesses an unyielding spirit, strong confidence, and the strength to recover in the upcoming rounds.
Fans also had another chance to see that this team fights to the end, no matter the circumstances.
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