The Digest:
Real Madrid have parted ways with head coach Xabi Alonso just seven months into his tenure, replacing him with former player Alvaro Arbeloa. The move follows a Super Cup loss to Barcelona
Key Points:
- Xabi Alonso left Real Madrid by “mutual agreement” on Monday.
- He was replaced by former teammate and B-team coach Alvaro Arbeloa.
- The decision came a day after Real lost the Spanish Super Cup final to Barcelona.
- Kylian Mbappé appeared to ignore Alonso’s instructions to congratulate Barcelona after the match.
- Real Madrid are second in LaLiga, four points behind Barcelona.
- Alonso previously led Bayer Leverkusen to a German league and cup double in 2024.
- Former president Ramón Calderón questioned the decision, citing midfield issues rather than coaching.
Sources: Sky Sports, Fabrizio Romano
