Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after seven months and replaced by Álvaro Arbeloa

January 12, 2026

TL;DR

Xabi Alonso's tenure as Real Madrid coach ended after seven months by mutual consent.
The departure followed a string of poor results, including a loss in the Spanish Super Cup final.
Álvaro Arbeloa, Alonso's former teammate, will take over as interim coach.
Alonso's time at the club was marked by inconsistent performances despite some initial successes.
The club statement thanked Alonso for his work and expressed continued admiration for him as a legend.

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