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Real Madrid have parted company with Xabi Alonso after just over six months at the helm
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Real Madrid have acted decisively following their Super Cup defeat by arch-rivals Barcelona. First-team boss Xabi Alonso has left the club with Real Madrid's best wishes following the result. Real Madrid were beaten 3-2 by Los Cules in Sunday evening's Super Cup Final at Alinma Bank Stadium in Saudi Arabia.
According to the club's official website, Alonso and Real Madrid reached a 'mutual agreement' to end his time in the dugout. "Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of all Madrid fans because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always represented the values of our club. Real Madrid will always be his home", a statement read.
"Our club thanks Xabi Alonso and his entire technical team for their work and dedication during this time, and wishes them the best of luck in this new stage of their lives. " As a result, a decision has been taken to appoint a former Liverpool defender and one of Alonso's ex-teammates as his replacement. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Alvaro Arbeloa comes in as first-team boss at Santiago Bernabeu, stepping up from the club's Real Madrid Castilla 'B' team. An official Real Madrid communication read: "Álvaro Arbeloa has been the manager of Castilla since June 2025, and has spent his entire coaching career in Real Madrid's youth academy since 2020. He managed the Infantil A team in the 2020-2021 season, winning the league title, the Cadete A team in 2021-2022, and the Juvenil A team from 2022 to 2025. "As Juvenil A manager, he achieved the treble in 2022-2023 (League, Copa del Rey, and Champions Cup) and the League title in the 2024-2025 season. " Joe joined Four Four Two as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
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