79 m. ago Xabi Alonso walking thin line at Madrid even with dressing room backing

Despite signs of renewed intensity, Real Madrid fell to their second loss in four days against Manchester City. How long can a positive reaction overshadow negative results?No attacker in Real Madrid’s history had gone without a goal for as long as Rodrygo but at last he was released and he had a message to deliver, performed for public consumption. The Brazilian, who had not scored in nine months and was starting only his fifth game this season, beat Gianluigi Donnarumma to give them the lead against Manchester City. Then he turned and ran towards the touchline to embrace Xabi Alonso, the manager on the edge for whom this could prove an even greater release.“It’s a difficult moment for him, like it is for us,” Rodrygo said. “Things aren’t coming off and I wanted to show people that we are together with the coach. People say a lot of things and I just wanted to show that we are united. We need that unity to keep going.” By the time Rodrygo spoke, the lead had been taken from them, a...

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2 h. ago Real Madrid make Xabi Alonso sack decision after Man City defeat and 'lies' claim

Real Madrid lost a home game for the second time in four days as Manchester City became the latest side to beat them, cranking up the pressure on manager Xabi Alonso

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4 h. ago Jude Bellingham has ‘full faith’ as pressure increases on Xabi Alonso

Manchester City inflicted Real Madrid’s second straight home defeat on Wednesday, leaving them with only two wins in their last eight games.

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16 h. ago Real Madrid show fight but another setback leaves Xabi Alonso’s future on knife

The hosts battled against Manchester City but a second successive home defeat pushes manager towards exitOn the night they were going to sack him, Xabi Alonso watched his team rise against their fate and perhaps his, but fall again. He listened to the fans whistle and the final whistle, embraced the man who had been his mentor and then, defeated for the second time in four days here, disappeared straight down the Bernabéu tunnel without looking back. Real Madrid had taken the game to Manchester City, going ahead first and chasing another comeback later. But in the end, in the words of Rodrygo, whose first goal in 33 games had given them hope, “it was not enough”.The question now is whether it will be enough to rescue the coach Rodrygo had run to embrace, a gesture of solidarity on the edge of the abyss. Late last Sunday night in one of the offices here, some in the club’s hierarchy had been determined to get rid of the coach who had presided over two wins in seven. The sentence was ...

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16 h. ago Pep Guardiola says Manchester City need to be better despite win at Real Madrid

The result lifted City to fourth in the league phase standings.

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16 h. ago Real Madrid make Xabi Alonso sack decision after Man City defeat

New manager under pressure after run of two wins in seven

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17 h. ago Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham issues Xabi Alonso verdict as pressure builds after Man City defeat

Briton backs his manager despite dip in form

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17 h. ago Jude Bellingham reveals dressing room's true feelings on Xabi Alonso amid sack pressure

Manchester City piled the pressure onto under-fire Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso with a comeback victory at the Bernabeu on Wednesday evening and one of his players has shared his thoughts on the scrutiny on his position

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18 h. ago Xabi Alonso on the brink as Erling Haaland adds to Real Madrid woes

REAL MADRID 1-2 MAN CITY: Pep Guardiola's side now seem destined for the knockout stages of the Champions League after coming from behind to win in Spain

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20 h. ago Liverpool receive clear Xabi Alonso manager verdict as glaring Real Madrid point made

Xabi Alonso is under mounting pressure at Real Madrid – and former Barcelona star Rivaldo has given his verdict on him replacing Arne Slot at Liverpool

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21 h. ago Real Madrid vs Manchester City live: Xabi Alonso under pressure as Kylian Mbappe starts on the bench in Champions League battle

Both sides could take a huge step towards finishing in the top eight of the Champions League league phase with a win tonight

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22 h. ago Real Madrid vs Manchester City live: Xabi Alonso under pressure as giants face off in Champions League battle

Both sides could take a huge step towards finishing in the top eight of the Champions League league phase with a win tonight

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26 h. ago Jurgen Klopp ‘strikes agreement to leave Red Bull job’ as ex

JURGEN KLOPP has an agreement in place to leave his Red Bull job if Real Madrid come calling. The Spanish giants are rumoured to be considering their options with Xabi Alonso under pressure. The Real Madrid boss has overseen a horrid run of results that has seen his site relinquish top spot in LaLiga, and...

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28 h. ago Jurgen Klopp feelings are clear with Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso on 'thin ice'

Jurgen Klopp's name has featured in early debates surrounding the Real Madrid job as reports from Spain suggest Xabi Alonso faces the sack if Los Blancos lose to Manchester City

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33 h. ago Real Madrid vs Man City Champions League preview, team news and prediction

An underwhelming Real Madrid side and an under-pressure Xabi Alonso seems like the perfect scenario for Man City to face their Champions League rivals

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44 h. ago Pep Guardiola makes sacked claim in support of Xabi Alonso ahead of Man City vs Real Madrid

Manchester City face Real Madrid in the Bernabeu on Wednesday night and Pep Guardiola has given his backing to under-pressure boss Xabi Alonso

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46 h. ago Xabi Alonso fights for Madrid future in latest edition of modern classic

Los Blancos host Manchester City on Wednesday with head coach’s job on the line after one win in five league games“This is a team, it is a club, and we all go together hand in hand,” Xabi Alonso insisted, protesting perhaps a little too much. “When you’re Real Madrid coach you’re ready,” he added on the morning before Manchester City return to the Santiago Bernabéu for the latest of a very modern classic against one of the many managers who made him.“I’m looking forward to what’s coming and that starts tomorrow, [an opportunity] to turn round the anger. In our heads, there’s only City. In football, for better or worse, things change quickly.” Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Xabi Alonso sends defiant message to Real Madrid chiefs ahead of decisive Man City clash

Xabi Alonso is under pressure after overseeing a poor run of the results and the former Liverpool midfielder has spoken amid speculation Real Madrid could sack him this week

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54 h. ago Xabi Alonso drops Liverpool hint as Real Madrid boss sends blunt message on future ahead of Man City

Xabi Alonso is feeling the heat as Real Madrid manager but ahead of facing Manchester City he has left the door open to a return to the Premier League.

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57 h. ago Former Liverpool star, 42, ‘shock name on shortlist’ to replace Xabi Alonso if under

REAL MADRID have reportedly lined up a shock replacement for Xabi Alonso amid growing pressure on his job. The Spanish giants fell to a 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo on Sunday and had two players sent off. They have lost their lead at the top of LaLiga after picking up just six points from...

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