Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is under mounting pressure ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Manchester City, with Marca reporting that the coach could lose his job if the team fail to produce a strong result.
The warning comes after a turbulent weekend at the Santiago Bernabeu, where club president Florentino Perez and senior directors held a late-night crisis meeting in response to Madrid's 2-0 defeat to Celta Vigo. The loss leaves the club four points behind Barcelona despite holding a five-point lead just over a month ago.
According to Marca, discussions among the board highlighted concerns over the team's poor recent form, a growing injury list, and what the club perceives as unfavourable refereeing decisions in La Liga.
