There is no comfort, no safety net, and no margin for error for Real Madrid heading into tomorrow’s match against Alavés. With the title race offering little forgiveness and the squad stretched to its absolute limit,

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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 forward Rodrygo hugged coach Xabi Alonso during his goal celebration in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Manchester City to "show the team's unity."

It's back to La Liga action for Real Madrid after their 2-1 Champions League loss in midweek to Manchester City. They are back on the road as they face Alaves a

Even for Real Madrid, this has been an exceptionally dramatic week. The tensions and turbulence around Xabi Alonso came to a head after Sunday’s shambolic 2-0 home defeat against Celta Vigo in La Liga. It put his position in serious jeopardy, following a torrid run of form that has left them four points behind Clasico rivals Barcelona.

Real Madrid has had two players sent off in a 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo as it lost more ground to Spanish league leader Barcelona.

Thierry Henry has called on Real Madrid to give their manager Xabi Alonso more time in the job, calling the idea that his future is already in doubt "ludicrous."

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 head coach Xabi Alonso is giving consideration to affording what would be an altogether surprising start to a member of the club’s academy setup on Sunday.This comes amid the ongoing