US EditionReal Madrid Lose 2-1 to Man City in the Champions League and Xabi Alonso Remains in Trouble
Erling Haaland scored a decisive penalty as Manchester City overturned a first-half deficit to win 2-1 and intensify scrutiny on Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso.
- On Wednesday, Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu in a midweek Champions League tie kicking off at 9 p.m. local time.
- Real Madrid entered the match hampered by injuries, with eight first-team players including Kylian Mbappé unavailable, and faced pressure after a recent slump including a defeat to Celta Vigo.
- Rodrygo broke his long scoring drought to put Madrid ahead with a finish set up by Jude Bellingham, Nico O'Reilly levelled after Thibaut Courtois spilled Josko Gvardiol's header, and a VAR-awarded penalty allowed Erling Haaland to complete City's comeback.
- After the defeat, Alonso's position at Real Madrid came under renewed scrutiny as supporters at the Santiago Bernabéu booed and reports said club officials discussed his future, while Manchester City secured their fourth group win, edging closer to the UEFA Champions League knockout phase.
- The matchday also featured shocks and fallout that reshape both competitions, with Atalanta scoring two late goals to upset Chelsea 2-1 and PSG Women eliminated after a 0-0 draw with OH Leuven.
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