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Real Madrid's UCL Woes: Fans Blast Vinicius After City Loss
11 Dec
Summary
- Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 UCL loss to Manchester City.
- Vinicius Junior was heavily criticized by fans for his performance.
- The team faces back-to-back defeats for the first time this season.
Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League campaign has hit a rough patch following a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday. Despite an early lead secured by Rodrygo's impressive goal, Manchester City quickly equalized and then took the lead before halftime with a penalty. The loss has intensified scrutiny on the team and manager Xabi Alonso, who acknowledged the difficult period the club is enduring.
Online reactions from Real Madrid fans have been particularly harsh towards winger Vinicius Junior. His display against City was heavily criticized for a lack of shots on target, missed opportunities, and frequent loss of possession. This criticism comes as the team grapples with back-to-back defeats across all competitions for the first time in the 2025-26 season, a worrying trend that has cast doubt on Alonso's tenure.
The defeat against Manchester City has seen Real Madrid drop to seventh place in the UCL standings, accumulating 12 points from six group stage matches. With remaining fixtures against Monaco and Benfica, the team faces an uphill battle to improve their standing and recover from their current slump in form.
