Xabi Alonso felt that Huijsen's red card was unjustified, saying that he should have been given a yellow card instead. He explained that the ball was not under control and that Militao was close by. Alonso also praised his team's efforts, saying that they had chances to score and won with 10 men for 60 minutes.

Xabi Alonso also reflected on the game's context, saying that the result was difficult to achieve and that his team still has a lot to work on. He emphasized the importance of building momentum and not getting complacent, despite the four wins in a row.

When asked about returning to his former club, Real Sociedad, Xabi Alonso expressed his admiration for the team's players, including Sergio, who he believes has the potential to take the team up the ladder. He also paid tribute to John Toshack, who gave him the confidence to become a footballer.

Xabi Alonso's comments highlighted the challenges faced by his team, despite their recent successes. He acknowledged the difficulties of playing with one less player and emphasized the need for his team to continue building and improving.