US EditionXabi Alonso on Verge of Getting Sacked at Real Madrid; Man City Game His Last Chance: Report
Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso faces mounting pressure due to poor form and injuries as he confronts former mentor Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in a crucial Champions League match.
- On Wednesday, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso faces Pep Guardiola's Manchester City at the Estadio Bernabéu in the UEFA Champions League, with his job security under intense scrutiny.
- Injuries have forced Xabi Alonso to name 20 different line-ups in 21 matches and a 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo with multiple red cards, with Real securing only one victory in five La Liga matches.
- Real's Champions League form shows four wins and one loss, placing Real Madrid fifth in the UCL table, while Kylian Mbappé's 16 goals in 16 La Liga games highlight the team's reliance on him.
- An emergency meeting led by Florentino Pérez, Real Madrid president, reportedly decided the club would let Xabi Alonso go if he fails against Manchester City on Wednesday.
- Beyond club stakes, Alonso, who played under Guardiola at Bayern Munich, faces a Mbappé–Haaland scoring duel for only the fourth time, with City's recent 0-2 loss to Bayer Leverkusen adding irony.
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Xabi Alonso Urges Adaptation as Real Madrid Seeks UCL Turnaround
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso faced the media ahead of a massive Champions League tie against Manchester City, as reported by Softfootball. Madrid have managed just two wins from their last seven matches, and the recent La Liga 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo rattled confidence around the club. Xabi Alonso and Vinicius jr (Photo Credit: Real Madrid website) Alonso, when asked about changes needed in the club, insisted that his job is not about cha…
MADRID (ANP/RTR) - Without at least seven starters, Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso faces a tough Champions League challenge on Wednesday. His side face Manchester City at the Bernabéu, amid mounting pressure on the coach following his lackluster results in recent league matches.
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