MADRID, Dec 10 : Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso said his players were giving it their all as their slump continued in a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Alonso, who took over as Real manager in June, has come under pressure after winning twice in eight games in all competitions.

Alonso was forced to field a makeshift back line due to injuries to key defenders such as Eder Militao, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal and Dean Huijsen, as well as striker Kylian Mbappe.

"We're dealing with injuries, but our players are giving it their all, so we have nothing to complain about today. I really appreciate the attitude of the players on a daily basis, and we have to keep going," he said.

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