Xabi Alonso reacts to Huijsen’s red card, praises Real Madrid’s effort | OneFootball

Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad by 2-1 this Saturday at Anoeta, in the fourth round of LaLiga. After the match, coach Xabi Alonso praised the result and made a point of highlighting the players' commitment, even with one man down on the field for much of the game.

Xabi Alonso: Complaint at Real Madrid

The coach began by commenting on Huijsen's sending off, which sparked controversy and brought an extra challenge for his team: “For me, it was a yellow card offense. The referee saw it differently, but I stand by my opinion,” he said.

Overcoming on the field

With the change in scenario, Alonso praised the team's attitude. “We played almost 60 minutes with 10 men. The second goal was crucial to give us a margin in the second half,” he said.

The Spaniard also emphasized the collective effort in the face of adversity. “The team surpassed itself and made a tremendous effort. Winning at Anoeta is always very difficult, especially in this adverse situation,” he assessed.

The future of Real Madrid

Finally, Alonso looked ahead to the rest of the season with caution, despite the team maintaining a 100% record in LaLiga. “It’s four wins, but there’s still a long way to go. We have room to improve and seek consistency,” concluded the Merengue coach.

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