When a giant stumbles, every decision becomes a headline—Real Madrid’s latest verdict on Xabi Alonso proves it.
Despite a painful 1–2 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League, Real Madrid have decided not to dismiss Spanish coach Xabi Alonso. According to reports from Marca and AS, Alonso will remain in charge at the Bernabéu, even though he has now suffered two consecutive losses faster than almost any manager in the club’s history.
After the match, forward Rodrygo—who has often been left on the bench—voiced strong support for Alonso: “We all stand behind him. The rumors in the press are simply not true.” Center‑back Raul Asencio echoed the sentiment, stressing that the squad understands Alonso’s message and showed signs of improvement despite the defeat.
On a night when Kylian Mbappé was absent, Los Blancos took the lead at home but allowed City to turn the game around. The 2–1 loss dropped Real to seventh place in the group, leaving them at serious risk of elimination unless they win their final two fixtures.
Alonso himself admitted responsibility: “We started well but failed to control the situation and paid the price. After conceding twice, we tried to play proactively again, but our finishing was not good enough. I take the blame and will not point fingers at anyone.”
Looking ahead, Real face daunting challenges against Monaco and José Mourinho’s Benfica. For the La Liga giants, there is no margin for error—any further slip could cost them a place in the knockout stage. The decision to keep Alonso reflects both faith and risk: it could lead to redemption, or it could mark one of the most dramatic collapses in recent Champions League history.
