Real Madrid's win won't ease pressure on Alonso
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Manchester City defeated Real Madrid in the biggest match of Wednesday's Matchday 6 action in the UEFA Champions League.
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As the minutes ticked on, the frantic pace of the game settled. City were happy to defend their lead while the hosts’ energy dwindled. Whistles rang out, urging Alonso’s men to dig deep and put it all on the line for an equalizer.
Real Madrid and Manchester City are two points apart and four positions apart in the Champions League table. Real Madrid is fifth in the league table with 12 points, and after five matches played, their record is four wins, zero draws, and one loss.
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Two goals in seven minutes earned Manchester City a comeback 2–1 Champions League win over Real Madrid at the Bernabéu, Pep Guardiola’s side were punished for a lacklustre start by Rodrygo’s opener, but City responded with maturity and Nico O'Reilly scored his maiden Champions League goal to bring them level.