Real Madrid suffer a 2–1 home loss to Manchester City

The defeat marked Madrid’s third loss in eight matches, with only two wins during that period, and their second Champions League setback this season despite holding the tournament’s record of 15 titles.
Local media had speculated that Alonso’s job could be at risk if his side failed to beat City, intensifying scrutiny after this latest result.

Madrid start strong but City turn the match around

Madrid started the match weakened by the absence of top scorer Kylian Mbappé, who suffered a finger fracture but stayed on the bench. Despite this, Rodrigo opened the scoring in the 28th minute with his first goal of the season.
City responded quickly: Nico O’Reilly equalised in the 35th minute after Thibaut Courtois saved a header from Joško Gvardiol, before Erling Haaland converted a penalty in the 43rd minute. City nearly scored a third, but Courtois denied Haaland before half-time.

Missed chances cost Madrid in the second half

Real pushed hard for an equaliser after the break, with Jude Bellingham and Rodrigo both missing promising chances. Courtois kept Madrid in the contest with vital saves from Rayan Cherki and Jérémy Doku. Mbappé remained unfit to enter, prompting Alonso to turn to Brahim Díaz and Brazilian forward Endrick, whose header struck the crossbar in the 85th minute.

Comfortable victory keeps Gunners top of their group

Arsenal secured their sixth consecutive Champions League victory, beating Club Brugge 3–0 away. Noni Madueke scored twice (25’, 47’), and Gabriel Martinelli added a third in the 56th minute.
The win keeps Mikel Arteta’s team at the top of their group and boosts morale after their recent 1–2 Premier League defeat to Aston Villa.

Momentum builds ahead of domestic fixtures

Arsenal now focus on what should be an easy league match against Wolverhampton, as they try to keep their lead in the Premier League table.