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ANKLE WORRY: TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD DOUBTFUL FOR MAN CITY CLASH
Xabi Alonso faces major selection issues as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Eduardo Camavinga pick up injuries ahead of the Man City Champions League tie.
Trent Alexander-Arnold had a rough night in Real Madrid's 3-0 win against Athletic Club. He seemed to hurt his ankle and had to be taken out of the game in the 55th minute. It's a shame, since he finally got his first La Liga assist, setting up Kylian Mbappe's early goal.
Trent's Injury
On Wednesday, Alexander-Arnold was having one of his better games for Madrid. His long pass was perfectly controlled by Mbappe, who blew past Athletic's midfield and scored a great goal. Alexander-Arnold also seemed solid on defence against Nico Williams. But then he went down, and after some attention from the medical staff, had to be replaced by Raul Asencio. This is another headache for manager Xabi Alonso, who's already missing Dani Carvajal. Now he has to wait for test results to see how long Alexander-Arnold will be out.
Assist Drought Over
Alexander-Arnold's start in Madrid hasn't been easy. The Spanish press has been tough on him. After his last game, a 1-1 draw with Girona, one journalist even called him clueless. He hadn't won over many Madrid fans in his first few months. But now he has an assist to add to the one he got at the Club World Cup this summer. It wasn't a typical assist, since Mbappe did most of the work, but it would have been a confidence boost if he hadn't gotten hurt. This comes almost three months after a hamstring issue sidelined him for six games.
More Injuries
Alexander-Arnold isn't the only injury concern for Alonso. Eduardo Camavinga, who scored Madrid's second goal, also had to come off. He appeared to have a muscle problem. Both players are now waiting to see what the tests say. Camavinga's 2024-25 season was already disrupted, with only 15 appearances. Another injury would be a big blow. Alonso is already missing Carvajal, David Alaba, Dean Huijsen, and Ferland Mendy, so more injuries would limit his options.
What's Next?
Alexander-Arnold will get his ankle checked out to see how bad the injury is. He'll probably miss Sunday's game against Celta Vigo and possibly the Champions League match against Manchester City. After that, Madrid plays Alaves and Sevilla before a short Christmas break. The win in Bilbao eased some of the pressure on Alonso, who had been criticised after three La Liga games without a win. They're still one point behind Barcelona, who beat Atletico Madrid. They need to get on a winning streak if they want to take the league title from their rivals.
SELF-INFLICTED WOUNDS: ANALYTICAL LOOK AT TWO BLUNDERS COSTING XABI ALONSO'S JOB
Xabi Alonso's job is at risk after Real Madrid suffered a chaotic defeat to Man City, sealed by crucial errors from Courtois and Rudiger within seven minutes.
If this was the night Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid dream died, he'll leave the Bernabeu knowing the wounds were self-inflicted.
This game showed just how unpredictable football management can be.
Needing a win to relieve pressure after a shaky spell, Alonso's team seemed in control after Rodrygo's goal. Even without Mbappe, nursing a knee injury, Real was the better team. Man City looked strangely uncertain and couldn't get a grip on the game.
But goals can shift everything, mostly when a team's confidence is low.
Then came two quick errors: Courtois gifting O'Reilly an easy goal and Rudiger fouling Haaland for a penalty that was converted. Real went from control to chaos in seven minutes.
That’s how it stayed. As Real got nervous, City took over and secured a win that puts their Champions League fate in their own hands, with games against Bodo/Glimt and Galatasaray coming up.
As for Alonso, things look tough. After the game, following his team's fruitless late efforts, he shook Guardiola's hand and headed down the tunnel. The Real anthem played, but without the fans' voices, it felt like a funeral march, which may be how things turn out.
On paper, Real's season isn't a disaster. Slot at Liverpool would take it. They're second in LaLiga, four points behind Barcelona, and in the Champions League spots. But the mood in Madrid is bad, and Alonso's job might be at risk. This was their second loss to an English team in Europe, and they've only won two of their last eight games.
The city doesn't care about that. They came here with bad memories of past games at the Bernabeu and some doubts about their own European form. They left with their fate in their hands and deserved the win.
After equalizing, they were the better team and could have scored more.
Early on, they had to hang on. Real even had a penalty shout within two minutes after City lost the ball in midfield.
Real created an opening on the left, and when Nunes tripped Vinicius Junior, it looked like a clear penalty. It was given, but VAR showed the foul was just outside the box. Valverde's free kick went wide.
City struggled to get into the game and were vulnerable on the wings. Rodrygo found space on the right, and his cross to Vinicius Junior was well-timed. But Donnarumma should have done better than let Vinicius lift the ball over him and wide.
Real kept pressing and eventually scored. Silva lost a challenge, allowing Real to switch the ball and create an opening. Bellingham helped the ball to Rodrygo, who finished well.
City seemed in trouble, but a goalkeeping howler gave them a way back. Courtois pushed a header into O'Reilly's path, and he scored.
Then, a lifeline turned into an advantage. A city corner was cleared, but VAR spotted Rudiger pulling Haaland. Haaland scored the penalty, and City led.
Courtois then saved well from Haaland and Cherki, and in the second half from Silva and Doku. But his earlier mistake changed the game, and Real never recovered.
Bellingham missed a chance and took his frustration out on the advertising boards. Later on, there were a couple of headed chances that might have leveled the score on another day.
But this wasn't Alonso's day, and it might have been his last.
LEFT-BACK NIGHTMARE: REAL MADRID FACES DEFENSIVE VOID AFTER MASS SUSPENSIONS
An analysis of Real Madrid's suspension woes: Endrick's final La Liga match is confirmed, while defensive gaps force Coach Alonso to make tough tactical calls.
Real Madrid's recent loss to Celta Vigo wasn't just a simple defeat; the team is struggling right now. To make matters worse, four players are now suspended for upcoming games.
In the match against Celta Vigo, Fran Garcia received two yellow cards, while Alvaro Carreras and Endrick Felipe were ejected for arguing with the referee. Dani Carvajal, the team captain, was also noted for comments he made to the referee, even though he wasn't playing.
Now, all four players know their punishment. Carreras, Endrick, and Carvajal will each miss two games, while Garcia will only sit out one game because his sending off was due to two yellow cards, according to Sport.
This means all four will be out for the game against Alaves this weekend. Carreras, Endrick, and Carvajal will also miss the final game of 2025 against Sevilla.
The suspension hits Endrick harder since he's expected to leave Real Madrid for Lyon in January. This means his season with Real Madrid is likely over, unless he plays in the Champions League game against Manchester City or the Copa del Rey match against CF Talavera de la Reina.
For Carvajal, the suspension doesn't really change anything. He's still recovering from a knee injury and isn't expected back until January or February, so he wouldn't have been available for the Alaves or Sevilla games anyway.
Real Madrid probably won't have a natural left-back for the Alaves game since Ferland Mendy is injured. But Garcia will return for the Sevilla game the following weekend, which is some welcome news for coach Xabi Alonso.
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