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Xabi Alonso, the Spanish head coach of Real Madrid, commented on the match (0:0) against Rayo Vallecano yesterday.
Idman.Biz reports, citing the Spanish media, that the specialist emphasized that the game was very tense for them.
"We are always ready for a tense game. This year, as in previous seasons, it was not easy for us. This time it was difficult to take the lead in the score. The meeting was built on very fast transitions and the pace on the field was very high - that's how everything was today. This game was after the meeting with Liverpool (0:1) at Anfield and we wanted to show good football. It is very difficult to get the opponent to accept the game you want here. I don't associate this with emotional changes - we know that La Liga games come one after another and this time it was impossible to win."
The experienced specialist noted that the "Royal Club"'s strategy is to grow and develop further.
For this, positive and constructive self-criticism is important. We all know where we are and what we want. It's November now, there are many games ahead. It is necessary to maintain demandingness towards ourselves, but at the same time, restraint is also important.
We didn't win all the duels, but we didn't lose them all either. It was a tough fight. Unfortunately, we were unable to gain an advantage in the transition phases. I don't think it would be right to say that we lacked intensity.
In the second half, control over the game was lost, there were numerous transitions and it was impossible to create episodes - the match became chaotic.
We know where we are. It is important to maintain balance in both successful and difficult moments. The season will be long and difficult. Our demandingness towards ourselves is at the maximum level, but we know how to live with it and be ready for this situation."
Alonso also spoke about the attack line:
"We had different attackers on the field and they can also create danger."
