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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.
“LIFE GOES ON”: THE HIDDEN MEANING BEHIND JUDE BELLINGHAM’S EMOTIONAL INJURY UPDATE
Jude Bellingham is out for a month. Discover how Arda Güler and Arbeloa plan to keep Real Madrid's season alive without him.
Jude Bellingham finally broke his silence after his hamstring injury this weekend, posting just three words: “Life goes on.”
Two days after limping off the pitch in tears against Rayo Vallecano, the Real Madrid star kept it simple on social media. The injury happened early in the match—Bellingham chased down a loose ball, pulled up in pain, and immediately grabbed his hamstring.
Madrid later confirmed he’s dealing with a semitendinosus muscle injury in his left leg. The club didn’t give a return date, but it’s looking like about a month out. That means he’ll miss at least eight games, including both legs of the Champions League knockout round against Benfica.
So yeah, life really does go on for Real Madrid, but losing Bellingham right now is brutal. They’re about to hit the hardest stretch of their season without their 22-year-old superstar.
Why Losing Bellingham Hurts So Much
You just can’t replace what Bellingham gives this team. The moment he left in the tenth minute on Sunday, Madrid lost their best playmaker, their engine in midfield, and maybe their most clutch player—all at once.
But here’s what people miss: Bellingham’s work rate is off the charts. He’s everywhere. He tracks back to help his defence, covers for teammates who aren’t interested in defending, and just never stops running.
Take the 4–2 loss to Benfica in the league finale. Bellingham made four tackles—just one less than the entire backline combined. He ran 6.5 miles in 90 minutes, more than anyone else on the team.
Before the game, Arbeloa even joked that Bellingham needed to “stop running so much.” It’s almost haunting, considering he got hurt chasing down the ball just days later.
So now the big question: who steps up while he’s out? Can anyone fill the void and keep Madrid’s La Liga and Champions League dreams alive?
How Madrid Tries to Cope Without Bellingham
Let’s be honest—no one in Arbeloa’s squad can match Bellingham’s all-round game. But there is one player who can at least fill in at the No. 10: Arda Güler. Don’t forget, the 20-year-old already did it at the start of the season while Bellingham recovered from shoulder surgery.
Güler was on fire early in 2025–26, notching seven goal contributions in his first nine games. His form dipped a bit once Bellingham came back and they had to share minutes, but now the stage is his again.
For Güler, getting another shot as the main playmaker is probably a relief. He’s struggled before when asked to play deeper or control the tempo. This time, he can just focus on pulling the strings up front.
Arbeloa will need Güler at his best to keep Madrid afloat. He’ll also lean heavily on Eduardo Camavinga and maybe Federico Valverde—plus Trent Alexander-Arnold once he’s back—to handle the defensive load Bellingham usually carries.
DISGRACEFUL DEFEAT? WHY KYLIAN MBAPPE CALLED THE LOSS TO BENFICA AN EMBARRASSMENT
Kylian Mbappe labelled Real Madrid's 4-2 loss to Benfica a "disgrace" after goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scored a 98th-minute header.
Real Madrid had a rough night in the Champions League, falling 4-2 to Benfica. The loss hit hard—Los Blancos dropped from third to ninth in the standings. Now, instead of cruising into the Round of 16, they’ve got to fight through a two-legged playoff.
There’s even a chance they’ll run into Benfica again when the draw happens on January 30. In this match, Benfica led 3-2 late, desperate for one more goal to clinch the final playoff spot. Then, in the last seconds, their goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin headed in a free kick. The stadium went wild.
Kylian Mbappé didn’t sugarcoat anything afterwards. Reporters asked him about the game and the ending, and he spoke his mind.
Mbappe didn’t hold back—he said Real Madrid deserved the loss.
Players tried to be honest about what went wrong, but Mbappe was especially direct. Speaking to several outlets, he called the last goal, the one they allowed to the opposing goalkeeper, a disgrace. He admitted it didn’t really change Madrid’s fate, but it added to their embarrassment. He said Benfica earned the win, plain and simple.
“That last goal we gave up was a disgrace. It didn’t change anything for us, except that it made us feel worse. We’re exactly where we deserve to be. We haven’t been consistent, and that’s what we need to fix. It stings to have to play the playoffs, but Benfica deserved it.”
He also talked to Real Madrid TV about what went wrong. “Benfica played like everything was on the line. We didn’t. That’s the difference. At the start, both teams had something to fight for, but only Benfica played as if it mattered. We forgot what was at stake.”
Asked about a possible rematch, Mbappe promised things would be different next time. “If we come back here, we’ll show up with a new attitude. The first balls, the duels—they won them not because of skill or tactics, but because they wanted it more.”
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