Real Madrid have opted not to sack manager Xabi Alonso, despite the club’s 2–1 defeat to Manchester City yesterday — a result that intensified scrutiny over the Spaniard’s early tenure at the Santiago Bernabéu.
According to reports from leading Spanish outlets, including Marca, the Real Madrid hierarchy held internal discussions following the loss but ultimately decided that Alonso will remain in charge, at least for the foreseeable future. The club’s leadership is said to be confident that the former midfield maestro can steer the team back on course, even as pressure continues to mount.
The defeat to Manchester City added to a run of inconsistent performances, raising questions about whether Real Madrid might move swiftly to make a managerial change. However, insiders say the board believes it is too early to abandon Alonso’s long-term project, especially considering the structural adjustments he is still implementing within the squad.
Despite public criticism and speculation across European media, Real Madrid appear committed to giving Alonso more time to stabilize results and restore momentum. Reports suggest that while the club expects improvement in the coming fixtures, no immediate dismissal is being considered.
With this vote of confidence, Alonso now faces a crucial stretch of matches that could define his season — and potentially his future at the club. The coming weeks will reveal whether the faith placed in him will pay off or whether the pressure will continue to build around the Madrid bench.