"Real have only dropped points twice in LaLiga this season: in their 5-2 derby defeat to Atlético Madrid, and in the draw with Rayo. "We want to be stable in our preparation, and in our mentality," Alonso said. "The league goes game-by-game ... I'm worried about continuing to grow, to improve, and being self-critical in a positive, constructive way. "It's still November, there's a long way to go. We have to be demanding of ourselves, but also measured.""
""We were ready for a demanding game," Alonso said in his post-match news conference. "It's always been hard for us [in Vallecas]. Rayo ask a lot of you. They take you to a place where the games have a frenetic rhythm." Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in the Clásico last month, but have faced criticism since them, especially in the wake of their performance at Anfield."
Xabi Alonso said Real Madrid need to be self-critical but measured after a 0-0 draw at Rayo Vallecano. Madrid struggled in Vallecas following a 1-0 Champions League defeat to Liverpool. The team remain top of LaLiga with 31 points from 12 games, having only dropped points twice this season: a 5-2 loss to Atlético Madrid and the draw with Rayo. Alonso emphasized the need for stability in preparation and mentality and warned that the league must be approached game-by-game while focusing on growth and constructive self-criticism. Injuries affected selection, with Dani Carvajal out and Trent Alexander-Arnold given limited minutes.
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