"It hasn't been a great week for Real Madrid and coach Xabi Alonso."
"They suffered just their second defeat of the season at Liverpool on Tuesday night but, as with every Madrid setback, it has been poured over by the Spanish media with many commentators feeling Alonso was overly negative."
"A trip to Vallecas probably wouldn't have been Alonso's first-choice as they attempt to bounce back, with the hosts liking nothing more than getting one over their more illustrious neighbours."
"Madrid are five points clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga."
Real Madrid travel to Rayo Vallecano seeking an immediate response after a difficult week capped by a defeat at Liverpool. The Liverpool loss represented only Madrid's second defeat of the season and has prompted intense scrutiny from the Spanish media, with many commentators criticizing Xabi Alonso for adopting an overly negative approach. The Vallecas trip is a challenging assignment that likely was not Alonso's preferred choice for recovery, because Rayo Vallecano often relish testing and upsetting their more illustrious neighbours. Real Madrid nonetheless remain top of La Liga, five points clear of Barcelona.
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