Jude Bellingham delivered an uncompromising analysis of Real Madrid’s current situation after their new crushing defeat against Manchester City.
The Whites lost 2-1 to Premier League opposition in the Champions League on Wednesday night, and Bellingham admitted the Madrid giants need to “roll with the punches” to get back into form.
Real Madrid form: The Merengues are going through a bad patch
Real have won only two of their last eight matches in all competitions, drawing three and losing three. In their last league encounter, against Celta Vigo, they were reduced to nine men before the final whistle.
They were able to field eleven players on the field against City, but lost 2-1. Real opened the scoring at the Santiago Bernabéu thanks to Brazilian striker Rodrygo, but trailed at half-time following goals from Nico O’Reilly and a penalty converted by prolific Norwegian striker Erling Haaland.
Bellingham issues rallying cry
The pressure continues to mount on Merengues coach Xabi Alonso following this European setback. It seems that the world champion, who only returned to Madrid this summer, is already fighting to keep his position.
He reportedly maintains strained relations with several team executives, including former Ballon d’Or contender Vinicius Junior. When asked about his confidence in his coach, Bellingham told TNT Sports: ” Absolutely. The manager was great. I personally have a great relationship with him and I know a lot of players do too.
“After this first series of draws, we had very constructive internal discussions and we thought we had overcome these difficulties. But in the last two games we disappointed again. No one gives up, no one complains and no one thinks the season is over. » We will have to take a few hard blows to the jaw, continue to fight and move forward.
