"When you don't win at home that can happen, sighed Alonso of the reaction from the famously tough crowd. The team kept going, we tried until the end and with all the difficulties we have [with knack] the players gave everything. Today I have nothing to criticise. The results in November and December haven't been good, or what we wanted. We're self-critical, but have to keep working and believing it will pass."
"Despite rumours Madrid's overpaid prima donnas have little or no truck with Alonso's insistence on making them do tactics, sit through long-winded video presentations and attend mandatory evening seminars on the economic history of the Galician fishing industry, there was no shortage in shows of support for the beleaguered manager. Upon scoring their opener, Rodrygo high-fived Alonso on the touchline, while both Thibaut Courtois and Jude Bellingham provided heartwarming post-match references in front of the TV cameras. The manager's been great, tooted Bellingham, in an act of unedifying sycophancy he might"
Xabi Alonso's tenure at Real Madrid has seen mixed results, with an early 5-2 loss to Atletico followed by only three wins in nine matches since November. Draws against Elche and Girona and a home defeat by Celta Vigo intensified pressure and provoked whistles from the crowd after a loss to Manchester City. Alonso defended the team's effort, praising players' commitment despite difficulties and insisting results will improve with continued work. Rumours about player unhappiness over tactical sessions and seminars were countered by public shows of support from Rodrygo, Thibaut Courtois and Jude Bellingham.
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