Why was Alonso sacked by Real Madrid, and who’s their new manager Arbeloa? ⊖
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2026 › January › 13
Real Madrid
6 months ago
A Supercopa final loss to Barcelona proves final nail in the coffin and ends the Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid.
Xabi Alonso failed to control Real Madrid’s egos in brief and bitter reign ○
Hired as a systems coach, the manager was undermined at a club where players – and Florentino Pérez – call the shots
Pep Guardiola sat in the press room at the Santiago Bernabéu and told Xabi Alonso t…
Alonso sacked by Real Madrid; replaced by Arbeloa as head coach ⊕
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Xabi Alonso splits from the club a day after their Super Cup loss to Barcelona, with Alvaro Arbeloa named in his place.
Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after seven months and replaced by Álvaro Arbeloa ⊕
Super Cup final defeat by Barcelona spells the end
Madrid are four points off Catalan club at top of La Liga
Xabi Alonso has left his job as coach of Real Madrid, only seven months after arriving for h…
Why Alonso's reign is over at Real Madrid ⊖
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After Xabi Alonso's departure as Real Madrid manager, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks into where it all went wrong.
Manager Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after eight months ○
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Xabi Alonso leaves his position as Real Madrid manager after less than eight months in charge as former Liverpool team-mate Alvaro Arbeloa is appointed as replacement.
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