Overview
- Manchester City won 2-1 at the Bernabéu, with Rodrygo scoring before Nico O’Reilly equalized and Erling Haaland converted a penalty before half-time.
- Madrid have just two wins in their last eight games across competitions, intensifying scrutiny on Xabi Alonso’s short tenure.
- Bellingham said the squad are “100 per cent” behind Alonso, and Rodrygo hugged the coach and called for unity, countering reports of dressing-room unrest.
- Sky Sports’ Patrick Berger reports Alonso will remain on the touchline for Sunday’s trip to Alavés, though club patience hinges on immediate results.
- Selection was hit by injuries, including a late ankle issue for Kylian Mbappé, and Alonso insisted Madrid created enough to draw and that his players gave everything.