"Xabi Alonso splits from the club a day after their Super Cup loss to Barcelona, with Alvaro Arbeloa named in his place. Real Madrid announced on Monday that Xabi Alonso has left his role as head coach by mutual consent, with Alvaro Arbeloa promoted from coaching the club's reserve team Castilla to replace him. The news came a day after Real Madrid lost to Barcelona, 3-2, in the Supercopa de Espana final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia."
"Madrid won 10 of its first 11 La Liga games under Alonso, but rumours about his job status increased with reports of a disconnect with some players while the club struggled to close out 2025, including losses to Liverpool, Celta Vigo and Manchester City. That included star forward Vinicius Junior's public complaints about being substituted and reports of other players taking issue with Alonso's style."
Xabi Alonso has left his role as Real Madrid first-team coach by mutual agreement, with Alvaro Arbeloa promoted from reserve side Castilla to take over. Alonso's departure came a day after Real Madrid lost 3-2 to Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana final in Jeddah. Alonso, 44, lasted less than a year of the three-year contract signed last summer to replace Carlo Ancelotti. Madrid won 10 of its first 11 La Liga matches under Alonso but suffered late-season losses including Liverpool, Celta Vigo and Manchester City. Reports cited a disconnect with some players, including Vinicius Junior's public complaints about substitutions. Madrid sits second domestically and remains well-placed in the Champions League.
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