In a crucial La Liga match at the Manuel Martínez Valero Stadium, Real Madrid failed to secure a victory against Elche, with the game ending in a 2-2 draw. Los Blancos were far from their best, but they managed to maintain their lead in La Liga (EA Sports) thanks to the point they salvaged in the final minutes.
During the post-match press conference, Xabi Alonso addressed the team’s current situation, saying: “That’s football. After a period of success, we’re now experiencing results we didn’t want. But we know what we want. We have to keep improving. We’re not happy because we always want to win, and when we don’t, we can’t be satisfied. There are many games left this year, and we have to start thinking about next season and analyzing what we did today.”
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These words from Alonso reflect a high degree of self-criticism, as the coach aims to get the team back on track as quickly as possible, with full focus on the upcoming Champions League match against Olympiacos.
On the other hand, the coach did not forget to praise the performance of Raúl Asensio, the Real Madrid homegrown center-back, who was one of the standout players of the match. Xabi Alonso personally congratulated Asensio after the final whistle, expressing his admiration for the outstanding performance he delivered.
In the absence of Éder Militão, Raúl Asensio has undoubtedly become one of the defenders that the coach trusts most in one-on-one situations, reminding Real Madrid fans of club legend Sergio Ramos.
