Xabi Alonso feels that referees are being unfair to Real Madrid.
In a crucial match, Alonso guided Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory over Alaves, helping them stay competitive with F.C. Barcelona.
One particular incident caught attention when Vinicius Jr. fell in the penalty area, but the referee denied a penalty.
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Xabi Alonso claims Real Madrid were denied a penalty on Vinicius Jr.
After the match, Alonso addressed the media. Although his team performed better, he focused on the missed penalty.
He stated that the foul was obvious and expressed surprise that the referee did not consult VAR. Alonso implied a pattern of bias against his team.
“The foul on Vini is very clear. What surprised me is that the referee didn’t even look at VAR. But we are not surprised.”
Comments like these regarding referees are common for Real Madrid, echoing sentiments from last year’s Supercopa de España final against Barcelona.
Xabi Alonso’s position still uncertain despite Real Madrid’s win
Leading up to the game against Alaves, there was speculation about Alonso possibly losing his job.
The team’s poor performance since mid-November has affected their standing in La Liga and key matches in the UEFA Champions League, including one against Liverpool.
Alonso remains under pressure and needs to continue securing wins to retain his job. The players appear to be committed to his approach, showing increased intensity in their gameplay.
For Alonso, improving the team’s standing is crucial, as another loss could jeopardize his position with Real Madrid.
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