Breaking: Real Madrid Sack Xabi Alonso, Appoint Arbeloa as New Head Coach
In a stunning development that has rocked world football, Real Madrid has announced the sacking of Xabi Alonso as head coach and confirmed Alvaro Arbeloa as his replacement with immediate effect.
The decision comes less than eight months into Alonso’s tenure at Real Madrid, as the Spanish giants lost faith in the former midfielder after a disappointing run of results that saw Real Madrid fall behind rivals Barcelona in La Liga and suffer a Super Cup final defeat.
The club confirmed in an official statement released on Monday that Xabi Alonso will leave his role by mutual agreement following Sunday’s 3-2 loss in the Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia against Barcelona. The statement thanked Alonso for his efforts and described him as a Real Madrid legend who will always have a special place at the club.
Real Madrid was understood to be under pressure after mixed performances in both domestic and European competitions. Despite a strong start to his managerial career, Alonso could not turn league fortunes around, and Real Madrid chiefs opted for a change at the helm to arrest the club’s slump and revive their title challenge.
In a swift move, the club appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as the new head coach, promoting the former Real Madrid defender from his position managing the club’s reserve team. Arbeloa, who has been part of Real Madrid’s coaching setup and youth ranks since 2020, will take charge of the first team as they prepare for upcoming matches, including the Copa del Rey fixture.
Arbeloa is no stranger to the Real Madrid fanbase, having made 56 appearances for Spain and won multiple titles as a player with the club. His sudden promotion to the senior team was confirmed shortly after Alonso’s departure, signalling a new chapter for Los Blancos amid pressure to reclaim domestic and European glory.
The news of Xabi Alonso’s sacking and Arbeloa’s appointment has dominated social media and fan discussion, with reactions pouring in from supporters around the world. Real Madrid’s decision marks one of the most high-profile managerial changes of the 2025-26 season and will set the tone for the club’s strategy in the second half of the campaign.
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