"Madrid approached Saturday's game having won their first five matches under Alonso in LaLiga, giving the former midfielder the chance to oversee their first seven-match winning streak from the start of a campaign since 1987-88. Things looked to be going well after goals from Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler put them 2-1 up in the first half, but Alexander Sorloth equalised just before half-time."
"It was a bad game. We didn't start well. We didn't play well collectively, we were not at our level. We are still in a construction phase, and we have to draw conclusions because they will serve us for the future. There are no excuses, it is a deserved defeat. We lacked a lot. Today, the team did not compete at the level that is required in these matches. We will have to raise our level."
Real Madrid lost 5-2 to Atletico Madrid in the derby despite leading 2-1 at half through Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler. Alexander Sorloth equalised before half-time, and Julian Alvarez scored twice after the interval (one penalty, one free-kick), with Antoine Griezmann adding a late goal. Madrid managed six shots with 0.66 expected goals, while Atletico had 13 attempts worth 2.34 xG. Jude Bellingham made his first start after shoulder surgery but produced one shot (0.03 xG), one created chance, and seven turnovers. The squad is in a construction phase and must draw conclusions and raise its competitive level.
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