Real Madrid falls to 2nd consecutive Bernabeu defeat
Real Madrid suffers their second consecutive defeat at home as Pep Guardiola’s side cruises to a narrow 2-1 victory over Los Blancos. Los Merengues have only managed to win two games out of their last eight matches, highlighting their poor form in recent weeks. Despite Real Madrid playing with a high tempo, it was not enough to get the better of a Manchester City side that has been in good form recently. The players were met with whistles at the final whistle, with the fans making their frustration clear after tonight’s result.
Alonso’s job still hanging by a thread but atleast he bought himself more time
Though Real Madrid’s tenacious performance may have saved Xabi Alonso for now, Florentino Pérez will be watching Real Madrid’s performances closely. Despite creating dangerous chances throughout the match, Real Madrid’s finishing was lacking, which made many notice Mbappé’s absence even more. The next few matches will be crucial in determining if he remains in the dugout. Prior to this managerial crisis, Florentino Pérez has never shied away from sacking managers who failed to deliver results, which is why Alonso will be feeling the pressure over the next few weeks. The Basque manager seems to have the backing of the players after an apparent rift in the dressing room due to players not being on board with his tactics. However, Mbappé, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Courtois, and Asensio have since spoken out, reiterating that the dressing room is behind Alonso.
Real Madrid hoping to bounce back against Alaves
Real Madrid will be eager to return to winning ways against Alavés to avoid falling further behind Barcelona in the league table. Fans are running out of patience with the players, and any points dropped would raise further questions. Coach Xabi Alonso will also be sweating over the fitness of Kylian Mbappé, who failed to make an appearance due to muscular discomfort. Many fans and football experts feel that Los Blancos are currently heavily reliant on Mbappé, who has been the main source of their goals so far this season.
