Alonso asks Madrid to forget the derby and focus on the Champions League
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has asked his team to immediately shift their focus to their Champions League clash against debutants Kairat Almaty in Kazakhstan on Tuesday.
This match was held a few days after Madrid was humiliated 2-5 by Atletico Madrid in LaLiga.
"Whether you win or lose, those feelings should only last 24 hours. After that, it's time to analyze," Alonso told Madrid's website on Tuesday.
The defeat to Atletico was Madrid's first since January 2024 and the first time in 75 years they have conceded five goals to their city rivals.
Alonso stressed the importance of learning from the poor result, but he also stressed the team must bounce back quickly.
