Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso
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Carlo Ancelotti has had two spells as Real Madrid boss, delivering two La Liga titles, three Champions League trophies and a host of other gongs across both stints.
Real Madrid have supposedly given up on their pursuit of Manchester United target Adam Wharton. Real are going through a rough patch under Xabi Alonso, whose star-studded side are crying out for a
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Real Madrid issue ruthless new Xabi Alonso sack ultimatum as Jude Bellingham shares true feelings on boss
Alonso has been brutally given a new sack timeline at the Bernabeu, per a leading Spanish source, while Jude Bellingham has given an insight into the dressing room's take on their under-fire coach
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. MORE — Latest UEFA Champions League tableFor live updates and highlights throughout Real Madrid vs Manchester City,
Alonso went into the game with debate over his future after a run of sluggish performances from players who looked unhappy with their manager culminating in last weekend’s awful 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo in La Liga, which had brought a volley of whistles for the team at full time.
Real Madrid turned in a solid performance but made some key defensive mistakes to suffer a 2-1 home loss to Manchester City in a Champions League loss that will put further pressure on Xabi Alonso. Los Blancos took the lead,