Real Madrid manager, Julen Lopetegui has explained why his side lost 2-1 to Manchester United in the International Champions Cup played on Wednesday.
Alexis Sanchez opened scoring for United in the 18th minute before Ander Herrera doubled the lead for Jose Mourinho’s men 9 minutes later.
Karim Benzema scored for Madrid in the stoppage time of first half as the game ended 2-1 in favour of the Premier League giants.
Speaking to reporters after the match, Lopetegui said the Los Blancos showed positive character despite the defeat.
“The team had character and showed positives. There were no injuries and in general, the team had an acceptable game. There were things that made us happy and we move on.
“We all want to win all the time, but the key thing was not the result. In this preparation phase, we want to consolidate concepts. For them it was their fifth game and for us just our first.
“We handled the game well, they had two good shots on goal.”
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