Overview
- Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Manchester City at the Bernabéu, with Rodrygo scoring before Nico O’Reilly equalised and Erling Haaland converted a penalty.
- Patrick Berger of Sky Sport DE reports the board will not dismiss Xabi Alonso immediately and plans for him to coach against Alavés, with his position dependent on near-term results.
- Jude Bellingham said the squad is 100 percent behind Alonso, Rodrygo celebrated with a hug to show unity, and Thibaut Courtois insisted the team is with their coach, which contrasts with unverified reports of dressing-room unease.
- The defeat marked back-to-back home losses and extends a run to two wins in eight matches, leaving Madrid four points behind Barcelona and still inside the Champions League top eight.
- Injuries have disrupted selections, with absences including Kylian Mbappé, Éder Militão, Trent Alexander‑Arnold, Dani Carvajal and Dean Huijsen.