The jeers that greeted Pep Guardiola before kick-off were swallowed by travelling City fans after Manchester City produced a crucial 2-1 Champions League win at the Bernabéu, leaving Xabi Alonso clinging to his job. Guardiola's relationship with Real's rivals had not been forgotten by the home crowd, and the sight of visitors celebrating inside the stadium added to the pressure on Alonso.
Despite pre-match reports suggesting a loss could cost him his job, BBC Sport understands Alonso is not facing immediate dismissal and is likely to remain in post for the coming days. That could change, however, if Real suffer a third straight defeat at Alavés on Sunday.
When the final whistle confirmed the defeat, stadium music was turned up — apparently to drown out boos aimed at the coach — and many home supporters had already begun leaving. Once the volume dropped, around 2,500 visiting fans could be heard chanting that they had 'Guardiola', a moment that will sting Madridistas.
The club's hierarchy has been active behind the scenes: the board discussed its options late into the night after Sunday’s loss to Celta Vigo, and further meetings are expected following Wednesday's result. When ask
