Xabi Alonso on the brink as Manchester City come from behind to defeat Real Madrid

Two goals in the space of eight first-half minutes from Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland saw City overturn Rodrygo's opener.

PEP TALK: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola greets Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

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Pep Guardiola will never tired of winning in the Bernabeu - even if the Catalan's seventh managerial victory in the Spanish capital might cost close friend Xabi Alonso his job.