Rodrygo opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 28th minute, but Manchester City hit back quickly, with Nico O’Reilly leveling the match five minutes later after a Courtois error from a set piece. Erling Haaland sealed the turnaround in the 41st minute, converting a penalty—his 51st goal in just 50 Champions League starts—to push City higher in the table.
Despite the defeat, Madrid players rallied behind manager Xabi Alonso. Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham, Marco Asensio, and Thibaut Courtois all expressed their confidence in him as the team continues to struggle, having recorded only two wins in their last eight matches.
