"The fight for the title is getting more and more difficult for us. Not just because of the points difference but because of the atmosphere I see at the club. I see pessimism and in that respect it is going to be very hard to come back," Alonso said.
He added, "We can't put three straight wins together and are unable to transmit the spirit of Europe to league games. I don't know if it is something psychological but we are very annoyed."