Real Madrid boss, Xabi Alonso has suggested why his team lost 2-1 to Man City in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Speaking to the media in the press room after the game, Alonso suggested that Real Madrid were not at their best mentally against the visitors.

Recall that goals from Nico O’Reilly and Erling Haaland ensured Pep Guardiola’s side defeated the Los Blancos.

Rodrygo did score a goal for the Los Blancos at the Santiago Bernabeu.

“It was a very competitive match with different moments. We started strongly with Rodrygo’s goal and a few other chances, but when you are not at your best mentally, in ten minutes they took the lead from very little, with the corner and the penalty,” Alonso said.

“The team kept going right until the end and has not lost face despite all the difficulties we are facing, like injuries.”

Real Madrid will now face Alaves in an away LaLiga tie in their next game this weekend.