The new Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso I think is still trying to find the best playing pattern for this team and from the positives I've seen so far, I'm optimistic Real Madrid Wil ve challenging for the biggest trophies this campaign.
Xabi alonso is trying to make the team more sufficient for winning the trophies and that's why he is putting rest of his best to make team performance much better and healthier. As Alonso were testing every single method to get rid himself from the awful performance. In that match also he utilize many new players so that they can be prepared for new tactics and Aura. Real madrid attack did not react much during the match due to bad luck of K, Mbappe two goals were offside. If those two goals were added, real madrid could have won this match with a big lead. Barcelona vs. Rayo allecano match was a draw which is definitely a joy for real madrid team.
Now xabi alonso's team is above the league table and if real madrid wins the next match then they can easily hold the top position for a long.