Jude Bellingham Exposes Real Madrid Players' Feelings on Xabi Alonso

Jude Bellingham made his feelings clear on Xabi Alonso following Real Madrid's crushing defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League.

Real entered their Champions League tie against Man City on Wednesday off the back of a shock 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo on Sunday.

Alonso was under pressure to deliver a result against Pep Guardiola's side as reports circulated about Zinedine Zidane returning for a third managerial spell.

But the Spaniard failed to get the better of his fellow countryman as Man City ran out 2-1 winners at the Bernabeu.

Rodrygo opened the scoring in the 28th minute, with Nico O'Reilly levelling proceedings seven minutes later.

Erling Haaland converted a penalty two minutes before the break to secure his side's win.

The defeat to the Premier League team has left Alonso in serious danger of being sacked just months after his appointment in the summer.

Jude Bellingham cuts a dejected figure after the final whistle. Image: Getty

Bellingham, however, has backed Alonso and insists his teammates will 'keep fighting' amid a tough run.

"We’re still trying to work it out within the changing room regardless of what goes on outside," he told TNT Sports.

"We know that’s not helpful. One thing is how we’re managing games.

"Certain points where we have to suffer it feels like we always concede and it puts us on the back foot and makes us have to play a way we don’t want to.

"But in the changing room we have what we need to turn it around, we need maybe a bit of luck or maybe something we need to discuss internally.

"I have faith this season isn’t over just because we’re in a bad run of form."

Pressure is mounting on Xabi Alonso following their defeat to Manchester City. Image: Getty

Asked whether he wants Alonso to remain in charge, Bellingham replied: "100 per cent. The manager has been great. I personally have a great relationship with him and I know a lot of the boys do too.

"After that run of draws we had some great conversations internally and felt we’d put that form behind us.

"No one is downing tools, no one is complaining or moaning. We take it on the chin and keep fighting."

Alonso won't have much time to reflect on his side's latest setback as they resume their La Liga campaign on Sunday against Alaves.

Real Madrid senior officials give Xabi Alonso verdict after Man City defeat

There has been growing speculation on Alonso's position at Real following their back-to-back defeats.

But The Athletic state that senior officials are 'not expressing concern' in the wake of their defeat to Man City.

Alonso's job is safe for now and is set to take charge of Real's game against Alaves.

A third defeat in a row, though, could spell the end of his tenure.