Disappointed, Alonso directly pointed to Real's objective

Coach Xabi Alonso disclosed Real Madrid's primary ambition following a disappointing stalemate at Rayo Vallecano.

Real Madrid has displayed inconsistency recently with a goalless draw at Rayo Vallecano's stadium in the 12th round of La Liga.

During the 90 minutes at Estadio de Vallecas, the Royal team’s attacking stars showed a lackluster performance against the hosts’ solid defensive line. After the match, Coach Xabi Alonso believed his players struggled to handle the opponent’s quick transitions, which hindered their ability to create breakthroughs in attack.

Specifically, the Spanish tactician stated: "We always prepare for tough matches. This season and previous ones, taking the lead on the scoreboard has never been easy. Today’s game involved many fast transitions and a high tempo, forcing us to constantly adapt...

We didn’t win all the duels, but we also didn’t lose them all. It was a very intense match against Rayo, a team that switches quickly. Unfortunately, we couldn’t make an impact during attacking moments. Falling short in some duels doesn’t mean we lacked intensity."

Additionally, the 43-year-old coach emphasized his desire to further improve Los Blancos' style of play and highlighted that each La Liga match presents significant challenges.

Alonso added: "Controlling the game on our terms here is very difficult. La Liga is about one match at a time, and today we couldn’t secure a win...

What matters to me is continuing to progress, improve, and evaluate ourselves positively, building. We all understand our current position and the goals ahead. The season is long, so we need to be both strict with ourselves and balanced."

Finally, he concluded: "We know our current standing and must maintain balance in both good and bad times. The demands on the team are high, but we live with that and are always ready."

With this result, Real Madrid faces the risk of Barcelona closing the gap, as the Catalan side will travel to Celta Vigo for the latest match of La Liga’s 12th round.

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