Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso offered a solid response to the red card of Raul Asencio in their 3-1 FIFA Club World Cup victory on Pachuca.
Los Blancos insured their first victory among the former Spanish international, but they were forced to do it in the difficult way in North Carolina.
On the back of a 1-1 draw with all Hilal in their opening fixture in the US, Alonso brought only one start change, while looking at Rally.
However, the plan was turned on his head in the Bank of America Stadium after just seven minutes, because ASencio was shown a straight red.
The defender was caught by a long ball forward and pulled Salomon Rondon down in a clear mistake.
Match referee Ramon Abatti Abel immediately produced a red card for refusing a clear opportunity for scoring goals to Rondon.
Despite the setback, the charges of Alonso drove on, with goals from Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler before the break.
That stated the platform after the restart when Fede Valverde made the result safe for a Pachuca Troost goal in the final phase.
The next for Real Madrid is a collision with RB Salzburg on 27 June in Philadelphia, who the winners of Group H.
Alonso opted for too much criticism of his defender, but admitted that it is a mistake that can no longer happen.
“I will talk to Raul Asencio, but he must certainly learn from this kind of experiences,” he said full -time.
“Asencio should not have made that mistake. It is important that he knows that.
“Early in the game you have to take risks, but not make a mistake for a red card. He is still young and this is an experience to think about for the future.”