“The Team Showed Discipline And Sacrifice” – Xabi Alonso Lauds Team Resilience In Pachuca’ Clash
Written by Oluwadamilola Olaleye
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has lauded the team’s resilience and brave spirit following the victory against Pachuca in their second group game despite going down to ten men in the early stages of the encounter.
More Details
Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Pachuca at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, moving up to four points in Group H of the Club World Cup. Despite being reduced to ten men early in the match following Asensio’s red card, Madrid showed resilience and composure.
- A New Transfer Strategy For Napoli As Mainoo Makes A Different Decision On His Future
- Luciano Spalletti Points Out What Went Wrong In Juventus’ Record Setting Loss
- Gyökeres Handed Brutal EPL Reality Check As Saka Injury Concern Looms Over Arsenal
- The Alonso Dilemma: Why Spurs Face An Uphill Battle To Land Ex-Real Madrid Gaffer
- Ginn and Vigo Target Strong Finish As London Bees Eye Promotion Push
They took control before halftime, with Jude Bellingham opening the scoring and Arda Güler doubling the lead. In the second half, Federico Valverde made it 3-0 after a slick build-up involving Brahim Díaz, while Gonzalo Montiel’s effort took a deflection off Aurélien Tchouaméni and found the net. Pachuca managed a late consolation, but Madrid held firm to claim the win.
Read Also – Vinicius Jr’s Journey at Real Madrid: A Story of Contrasts Approaching Possible Split
The team showed discipline and sacrifice, knowing how to control the game without the ball. We knew that if we recovered it, we could get out and that’s how the goals came. Going 3-0 up was important so that we didn’t have to push too hard if we conceded, as happened afterwards. It’s a victory that strengthens us a lot in terms of our football and our morale to compete in this tournament”, Alonso explained in his post-match pressers.
“We had to defend with a player fewer in a low block and you have to know how to suffer and have the humility to find the right moment. The defensive line held the area well and we had good periods of possession. We took a lot of positives from the game, especially the three points.
“We weren’t able to show what we’ve been working on. We had to adapt to the game by staying balanced and maintaining possession so that the players felt comfortable”, he added.
With four points in Group H, Los Blancos will now fight for top spot on the final matchday against Salzburg.
Do you have a story tip?
Kindly Email: keepup@bettitude.com
You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube
About Author
