Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso said he believes Antonio Rüdiger’s claims that his defender was subjected to racist abuse during the game against Pachuca in the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday.

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said he believed Antonio Rüdiger when the player told him he was a victim of racist abuse during their 3-1 win against Mexican side Pachuca at the Club World Cup on Sunday.

Real Madrid's victory against Mexican team Pachuca in the Club World Cup was overshadowed by claims of racism. Coach Xabi Alonso supported Antonio Ruediger's allegations of racial abuse. The incident prompted the referee to activate an anti-racism protocol.