India, Dec. 11 -- Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has thrown his weight behind under-fire manager Xabi Alonso, whose position has come under scrutiny following a string of underwhelming results. The recent Champions League defeat to Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu, a 2-1 loss that further exposed the team's struggles, has only intensified the chatter around Alonso's future.

The setback means Madrid have now won just two of their last eight matches across competitions, a worrying run for a club accustomed to relentless standards. With speculation growing that the clash against City could be Alonso's final game at the helm, Courtois stepped forward to defend his coach, stressing the need for stability and unity amid mounti...