Xabi Alonso is facing the most intense scrutiny of his young managerial career, and with pressure mounting from every angle, Madrid finds itself at a crossroads.

Real Madrid could have up to 12 absences for Sunday's LaLiga clash with Alavés, while Xabi Alonso still has injury concerns over Kylian Mbappé.

Kylian Mbappé missed Real Madrid’s final training session before Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Manchester City which has been billed as a “do-or-die” fixture for his under-pressure manager Xabi Alonso.

Real Madrid’s season was already creaking under pressure, but the most unwelcome twist arrived just days before the crucial UEFA Champions League showdown against Manchester City. As the spotlight sharpened on Xabi Alonso’s struggling squad,

Kylian Mbappé has been named in Real Madrid’s squad to face Manchester City on Matchday 6 of the Champions League, despite nursing a fracture to the ring finger on his

MADRID, Spain (AP) — Kylian Mbappe was left out of Real Madrid’s starting lineup to face Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday. The France striker, who has scored 25 goals this season, was named on the bench following reports in Spain he had a minor knee injury.

Kylian Mbappe's injury has forced Xabi Alonso to launch a 'desperate' Real Madrid tactic in the fight to save his job against Manchester City. Alonso could turn to out-of-favour forward Endrick in the absence of their star attacker.

Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappé did not train with the rest of the group this Tuesday and is questionable to face Manchester City in Wednesday’s Champions League match, club sources told Managing Madrid.