Real Madrid have dismissed Xabi Alonso as first-team head coach, bringing his time at the Santiago Bernabéu to an end by mutual consent, with the club moving quickly to appoint Álvaro Arbeloa as his replacement.
Alonso, who joined the 15-time Champions League winners at the start of the 2025/26 season from Bayer Leverkusen, leaves with Madrid still competing on multiple fronts, sitting second in La Liga and actively involved in the Champions League.
However, internal dissatisfaction over performances and the team’s direction led the club to act before the decisive phase of the season. Despite strong numbers, the hierarchy opted for change » Read More