Pundit Thierry Henry has revealed that he feels pity for Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso following his latest defeat to Manchester City. Los Blancos suffered a second successive defeat at the Bernabeu, losing 2-1 to City in their UEFA Champions League encounter. Henry was on duty with CBS Sports when he alleged that the Real Madrid players are unwilling to listen to their young manager this season. He pointed to Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen side as an example of what a team he manages can achieve if they play to his instructions. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post"I feel sorry for Xabi Alonso, because you could see what he was able to do with Leverkusen when he had a team that was actually willing to listen to what he wanted to do", he said (via Footballjoe on Instagram).Spanish tactician Alonso has come under severe pressure in recent weeks, with reports linking a number of candidates to the job at the Bernabeu if he is replaced. He has seen his side pick up just two wins in their last eight games across all competitions, losing thrice and drawing three games. Xabi Alonso's side currently sit in second place in LaLiga, four points behind rivals Barcelona, after their recent run of poor form in the league. The manager will hope to get enough time to turn things around, particularly given the amount of injuries faced by his side in recent weeks. The players appear to be on his side, with the likes of Aurelien Tchouameni, Vinicius Jr, and Jude Bellingham all publicly backing him.Short-handed Real Madrid fall to defeat against Manchester City Real Madrid suffered a second successive defeat at home after Manchester City edged them 2-1 in a come-from-behind showing. The Spanish giants, who were without several key players, surrendered all three points despite an improved showing against the Premier League side.Los Blancos were without the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Eduardo Camavinga, Eder Militao, Dean Huijsen, and several others for the game due to various injuries. They managed to go ahead in the 28th minute through Rodrygo, who ended his lengthy goal drought in fine fashion. Manchester City responded swiftly and levelled matters just seven minutes later when Nico O'Reilly acted quickest to sweep home a loose ball from inside the box. The comeback was completed in the 42nd minute as Erling Haaland scored a penalty he had won for himself, netting his first goal at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid pushed for a leveller in the second half, with substitute Endrick hitting the crossbar with a header, but they ultimately fell short.