Xabi Alonso still walking a tightrope
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The video embedded below is a behind-the-scenes matchday vlog from Real Madrid vs Manchester City, filmed from the perspective of a journalist covering the game. It captures moments with fans, media interactions, and the general chaos and energy that surrounds one of the biggest fixtures in European football.
City clawed back a one-goal deficit pulling ahead thanks to a penalty converted by Erling Haaland before halftime
It was Madrid who took the lead in a frantic first half, Rodrygo ending a 32-game personal scoring drought by firing low past Gianluigi Donnarumma. City responded through Nico O’Reilly, who scored from close range following a corner, then won a penalty when Erling Haaland was bundled to the floor by Antonio Rudiger.
Real Madrid failed to get an important three points in the Champions League as they lost 2-1 at the Bernabeu to rivals Manchester City. Despite taking the lead
Follow ESPN's live updates as Real Madrid host Manchester City in a hugely anticipated Champions League clash.
Amid a string of disappointing results, Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is under pressure ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash with Manchester City on December 10th.
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Real Madrid vs Manchester City: Confirmed Starting Lineup Announced, But Does Kylian Mbappe Start?
The Bernabeu will play host to Real Madrid vs Manchester City in the Champions League, as it has for the last three seasons. As always, the stakes are high with
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Kylian Mbappé an unused substitute in Real Madrid’s loss to Man City in the Champions League
MADRID, Spain (AP) — Kylian Mbappe was left out of Real Madrid’s starting lineup to face Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday. The France striker, who has scored 25 goals this season, was named on the bench following reports in Spain he had a minor knee injury.
Nico O’Reilly scored a tap-in from a corner before Erling Haaland coolly converted a penalty. Pep Guardiola's side climb to fourth in the league-phase table, while Madrid drop to seventh. Successive home losses have increased the pressure on Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso.
Stumbling Real Madrid host a resurgent Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday in a massive game in the UEFA Champions League group stage. These is the fifth season in a row these two have met in the Champions League, with Madrid knocking City out of the competition in the playoff round last season.
Today’s Champions League slate features Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid facing Erling Haaland and Manchester City.
Wednesday’s defeat against Manchester City did not lead to Real Madrid axing manager Xabi Alonso, but the Spaniard was given another chance – turn things around against Alaves on Sunday or face