"We weren't clinical, to get the three points. But it's a very long season, and we have to keep going."
"The team was enthusiastic to come back at 1-0 down [at Girona]. We had three or four quite clear chances to score the second goal and win."
"It wasn't enough, but we were close. We have to remain united, with the necessary self-criticism, wanting to win with so many games away from home. We have a chance on Wednesday in Bilbao [against Athletic Club] and we'll see."
Xabi Alonso backed Real Madrid to turn their season around, describing the campaign as a long season. Madrid conceded to Azzedine Ounahi's 45th-minute strike at Montilivi before Kylian Mbappé levelled from the penalty spot. The 1-1 draw is Madrid's third consecutive LaLiga stalemate and leaves them one point behind Barcelona. Strong early-season form (10 wins from 11 league games) has given way to draws and a Champions League defeat at Liverpool, prompting scrutiny. Alonso highlighted second-half improvement, praised the team's reaction, called for unity and self-criticism, and flagged a surprising non-review of a possible Rodrygo foul.
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