Xabi Alonso is on the hunt for consistency from his Real Madrid team as they prepare to face Rayo Vallecano.
Madrid went into the weekend five points clear at the top of LaLiga, having lost just one top-flight match all season.
However, Alonso's team were firmly second best as they suffered a 1-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Madrid had only two shots on target and mustered just 0.45 expected goals to Liverpool's 2.58.
While Alonso is searching for consistency, he is perfectly happy with Madrid's approach to every game.
"We want to be consistent, but not all matches are the same," Alonso told reporters.
"We need to consider the context; we shouldn't make judgments based on just one match.
"I have no complaints whatsoever about my players' attitude beforehand.
"I'm very happy with them, we're making progress. That's what makes me happy."
Rayo, meanwhile, are 10th in the table with 14 points from 11 games, under promising head coach Inigo Perez.
They defeated Lech Poznan 3-2 in the Conference League on Thursday, though their most recent league game was a 4-0 defeat to high-flying Villarreal.
"I see him as having a lot of personality, a lot of authority, he has a clear vision," Alonso said of Perez. "I like how he communicates with the players."
Alonso also confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold, who made his return from injury as a substitute against Liverpool, is under consideration to start, meaning Federico Valverde could move back into midfield.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Rayo Vallecano – Pep Chavarria
Chavarria has been involved in three goals in 11 games with Vallecano in LaLiga this season (one goal and two assists).
That is his most in a single campaign in the competition, while he has assisted the last two goals Vallecano have scored.
Real Madrid – Kylian Mbappe
Mbappe, LaLiga's leading marksman, has scored in his last eight league games.
He could now become the first player to score in nine or more consecutive games in the competition since Cristiano Ronaldo in May 2018 (10 games).
Sikabnoyz
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Alonso should lineup and see 🙈
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I seconded your idea, Endrick can be very impactful at the right flank.
kotcdinstz
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Alonso should lineup and see 🙈
Kuadmopr
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which one is consistency ? what is he lacking ? Alonso is not a coach who can win trophy for real Madrid, imagen his pattern each time he meets good team, PSG, Atletico, Liverpool that was and still trying to regain their standard. I wanted him before but from what has happened. am regretting supporting his appointment. playing defensive football with such Talented and young players in his position. I wish he resign now. no wonder he messed up when football fans thought he was going to win 2023/24 Europa cup final against Atalanta which ended 3 -0 in favour of Atlanta. it was after Liverpool match, I noticed his level in the coaching family. he have no business in a team who wants European trophies. my opinion. Halla MADRID
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I think we should be replaced him with camaviga in big game's. he should be coming from bench in big match
YoungMakito10
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it's a shame guler disappears against big opponents
horiyommysuper
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really
DeprtsecoChelsea
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Alonso should not forget that Messi the Fifa boy alias Penalssi has destroyed Barcelona (Doglona) before running 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 no money again 🗑️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
wimbdetu
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he is clueless
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Bad line up
horiyommysuper
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