Bellingham backs under-fire Real Madrid boss Alonso despite loss to Man City

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has thrown his support behind under-fire manager Xabi Alonso following Los Blancos’s UEFA Champions League loss to Manchester City.

The Madrid hierarchy reportedly gave Alonso this one game to turn the tide, and he now faces the sack following a poor display to round up a miserable run of only two wins in eight games.

In that run, Madrid have let a healthy lead over Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table slip.

However, Bellingham is 100% behind the manager and reiterated that he has an excellent relationship with the Spanish tactician .

Bellingham did not have his best game, but supplied the opener for Rodrygo Goes’ opener.

Unfortunately, Madrid struggled to create clear-cut chances, and City seized the opportunity to drag themselves back into the game.

Nico O’Reilly scored from close range following a corner before Erling Braut Haaland won and converted a penalty to turn the tie on its head.

Sacking Alonso now would be nothing short of madness.

Yes, the recent results have been poor, and the pressure at Real Madrid is unlike anywhere else, but tearing up the project just months into his tenure would only worsen the chaos.

Injuries to core players such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger have left the squad disjointed.

These setbacks forced Alonso into constant reshuffles. No coach in the world can build rhythm under those conditions.

Besides, finding a suitable replacement in December will be an absolute nightmare for the capital club.

Elite managers are locked into projects, and anyone parachuted in mid-season would face the same problems Alonso is battling now.

Madrid appointed him for his long-term vision, and he deserves the time to implement it.

Patience is rarely a virtue at the Bernabeu, but right now, it is precisely what the club needs.