Overview
- Real Madrid have just two wins in their past eight matches, and boos at the Bernabéu underscored growing supporter frustration.
- Senior players publicly backed Xabi Alonso, with Jude Bellingham calling him a great coach and Rodrygo celebrating his goal directly with the manager.
- Alonso downplayed speculation over his status, saying he is focused on the next match and stressing that it is about the team rather than himself.
- Spanish outlets describe the situation as urgent, and speculation over successors includes Zinédine Zidane, Raúl and Jürgen Klopp.
- Against Manchester City, Rodrygo put Madrid ahead before Nico O’Reilly leveled and Erling Haaland converted a penalty won against Antonio Rüdiger, with Kylian Mbappé unavailable through injury.