This is a big surprise on Monday evening! As Real Madrid has just announced in a press release, Xabi Alonso is no longer the coach of Los Blancos.
After the defeat in the Spanish Super Cup against FC Barcelona (2:3), the separation has now followed. The club speaks of a "mutual agreement." A few weeks ago, there were already reports that the former Leverkusen coach was on shaky ground, but recently things seemed to have calmed down. Now comes the bombshell.
"Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of everyone at Real Madrid, because he is a legend of Real Madrid and has always represented the values of our club. Real Madrid will always be his home," the press release continues.
His successor will be Álvaro Arbeloa. Since June 2025, he has been coaching the second team of Los Blancos.
Neither Alonso nor club officials are quoted in the brief statement. The exact reasons for the separation therefore remain unclear.
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