Alonso’s future at Madrid tied to Man City clash

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso could be at risk of losing his job if his team fail to get a strong result against Manchester City in Wednesday’s Champions League clash, according to reports from Marca.

The warning follows Madrid’s 2–0 loss to Celta Vigo, a defeat that prompted a late-night crisis meeting between club president Florentino Pérez and senior officials at the Bernabeu

. The club, now four points behind Barcelona, is concerned about the team’s recent slump despite leading the league only weeks ago.

Marca reports that beyond injuries and refereeing complaints, the biggest worry is growing tension between Alonso and sections of the dressing room, with some players said to be unhappy over recent selection decisions.

The Champions League tie is now viewed internally as a decisive test for Alonso.

The report also reveals that potential replacements have already been discussed. Zinedine Zidane is the preferred option if a change becomes necessary, while Jürgen Klopp is considered a more complicated alternative due to his sabbatical.