Real Madrid beaten by City at the Bernabeu, Alonso’s position at risk

Real Madrid have lost at home in the headline match of the sixth round of the Champions League.

On Wednesday evening at the Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid were beaten 2-1 by Manchester City.

The match was decided in the first half.

Rodrygo put Madrid ahead in the 28th minute.

Nico O’Reilly scored to make it 1-1 in the 35th minute. Erling Haaland scored the winning goal for Pep Guardiola’s team. He scored from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute. The penalty was awarded after a VAR review, specifically for a foul on Norwegian Haaland.

In the second half, Madrid increased the pressure, but could not break Manchester City. Meanwhile, the English team’s players had several good chances to score. But the first-half score remained unchanged.

The defeat by City could mark the end of the Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid. Spanish media reported on Monday and Tuesday that Alonso could be sacked in the event of a defeat by Manchester City.

The past few weeks have been very difficult for Real Madrid. And Alonso’s departure could be the change they seek.

Real Madrid are seventh with 12 points. City moved into fourth place with 13 points.