US EditionBacked by his players, Xabi Alonso sees Real Madrid getting through its tough moment
Real Madrid players publicly back coach Xabi Alonso after a 2-1 loss to Manchester City, amid criticism and a poor run with only two wins in eight matches.
- On Wednesday, Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Manchester City, leaving them with only two wins in their last eight matches as players publicly supported coach Xabi Alonso amid reported squad splits.
- Last Saturday, Real needed a lift after losing to Celta Vigo, leaving them four points behind Barcelona, while Alonso faced severe pressure following last month’s Liverpool defeat.
- Rodrygo visibly embraced Alonso on the sideline to show unity, while Thibaut Courtois praised the team's effort, saying `We have shown we are behind the manager. We have played well, given 100%`.
- The result drew jeers at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, and Xabi Alonso thanked his players, while Madrid faces Alavés on Sunday trailing Barcelona by four points after 16 matches.
- The coach emphasized resilience and self-critique as the path forward, urging Real Madrid players to keep fighting despite setbacks and highlighting individual and collective positives.
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MADRID.- Real Madrid players have come out publicly in support of their coach Xabi Alonso after a series of adverse results that have intensified rumors about a possible dismissal of the Basque. The most recent stumbling block was the 1-2 defeat to Manchester City in the phase of Champions League groups, a result that has put the technician at the center of the criticism. According to media like ESPN, key figures in the white costume – such as T…
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Independent EspañolBy TALEZ AZZONI MADRID (AP) — Xabi Alonso thanked his players for their attitude despite another defeat and said he was optimistic that Real Madrid would soon overcome its bad streak. Madrid fell 2-1 to Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, and he was left with just two wins in his last eight games in the various competitions. “The team has not lost their face to the game at any time. I have nothing to reproach,” said the coach. …
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