Xabi Alonso parted ways with Real Madrid

TPO - Coach Xabi Alonso has left his "hot seat" at Real Madrid after a bitter defeat against arch-rival Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Xabi Alonso was sacked after the defeat against Barcelona.

Real Madrid have officially announced the departure of coach Xabi Alonso after just over seven months in charge, marking a surprising turning point in Los Blancos' 2025/26 season. The decision was made on Monday evening, shortly after the Spanish giants lost to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. Xabi Alonso, who had enjoyed great success at Bayer Leverkusen before arriving at the Bernabeu, faced immense pressure in Madrid as the team failed to maintain the necessary consistency.

Real Madrid's management stated that the decision to terminate Xabi Alonso's contract was made "by mutual agreement" between both parties. The club expressed gratitude to the former midfielder who contributed so much to the team's success, affirming that he will always be considered an important part of Real Madrid's history and will always be welcome here.

Xabi Alonso was expected to restore Real Madrid to their dominant position after his success in the Bundesliga and his playing reputation. However, recent poor results, and the defeat in the Spanish Super Cup, seem to have been the final straw. Under Xabi Alonso's leadership, Real Madrid often underperformed in big matches.

The sacking of Xabi Alonso has also raised many questions surrounding the long-term strategy and the patience of the club's leadership with coaches at Real Madrid. Real Madrid will soon announce their successor to continue their journey in the 2025/2026 season. Real Madrid Castilla coach Alvaro Arbeloa is the most likely candidate to take the "hot seat" at Los Blancos.

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