Overview
- Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Manchester City in the Champions League at the Bernabéu.
- Rodrygo put Real ahead in the 28th minute before Nico O’Reilly equalized and Erling Haaland converted a 43rd-minute penalty won after an Antonio Rüdiger foul.
- The result compounded a stretch of just two wins in six competitive matches, with Spanish media describing Alonso’s position as fragile.
- Senior players publicly backed the coach, with Jude Bellingham praising Alonso and Rodrygo stressing the squad’s unity.
- Whether Alonso will be on the bench for Sunday’s trip to Deportivo Alavés remains uncertain, even as Marca and AS urged against a swift dismissal and pointed to injuries, including Kylian Mbappé, and costly individual errors.