Alonso under pressure! Real stars back their coach after defeat | OneFootball

Before the Champions League showdown against Manchester City and Pep Guardiola, the Spanish media had already referred to it as a final for Xabi Alonso. Was the defeat against the Skyblues his last game as Real coach? 

After the final whistle, several Real stars demonstratively stood behind their coach. "The team stands 100 percent behind Xabi Alonso," said Raul Asencio, among others. The atmosphere in the team is very good every day, "but it is an unusual situation."

It is now up to the players to change their behavior. "We support Xabi Alonso 100 percent," said Rodrygo, adding: "It is a difficult time for us and our coach. We stand behind him. So many lies are being spread."

He hugged Alonso after his goal because he knows it is a tough time for him as well. "I wanted to show that we support our coach," said the Brazilian. 

As 'Marca' reported shortly after the final whistle, Xabi Alonso is not to be dismissed. It remains to be seen what the coming days and the next games will bring. 

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