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, adding that a FIFA investigation is underway.

Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory over Pachuca has put them in a commanding position at the top of Group H in the FIFA Club World Cup. Xabi Alonso’s side now have the advantage heading into the final

Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler scored first-half goals and short-handed Real Madrid bounced back from a disappointing performance in its Club World Cup opener to beat Pachuca 3-1 in front of 70,248 spectators at Bank of America Stadium.