Real Madrid fell 2-1 to Manchester City in a tense Champions League clash at the Bernabéu, but Xabi Alonso praised his squad's relentless effort. Rodrygo's early strike gave Los Blancos hope, only for City's quickfire goals from a corner and penalty to flip the script in ten crucial minutes. Alonso's post-match words highlighted performance over the scoreline, signaling resilience amid mounting pressures. The Match Unfolds: A Tale of Two Halves Real Madrid burst out of the blocks, capitalizing on home advantage with Rodrygo's opener that set an aggressive tone against a City side known for their clinical finishing. Alonso noted the team's positive start and chance creation, but lamented defensive lapses during a pivotal ten-minute spell where City scored twice from set-pieces—a corner converted ruthlessly and a penalty dispatched with precision. Despite the reversal, Madrid pushed forward, generating opportunities but lacking the killer edge in front of goal, f...
Chelsea will once more be thrilled to have the legendary Cole Palmer on their team.
Additionally, Manchester City will be miffed at themselves for letting him go after their Saturday draw with Newcastle.
The Englishman is pulling strings at Stamford Bridge against Brighton to help spark a comeback, just as he has done the entire season.Palmer eventually found his touch with a magnificent hat-trick within ten minutes of hitting the post early in the first half and having a goal disallowed for offside.
After making a last-ditch dash into the area and smashing the ball into an empty net, the 22-year-old earned a penalty and completed a first-half hat-trick with a stunning left-footed free shot from 25 yards out.
He now has the joint most hat-tricks in the Premier League of any Chelsea player with three. Then he made one better move.
Palmer scored an incredible fourth goal in the first half, finishing at the near post after starting inside the penalty box. He is the first Premier League player to accomplish this goal in history.
Palmer has contributed to more goals than he has made appearances for the Blues in the English premier league, which only helps matters more.

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