The Digest:
Real Madrid announced the dismissal of head coach Xabi Alonso just months after his appointment. A club legend, Alonso’s exit comes after the Spanish Supercup
Key Points :
- Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso parted ways “by mutual agreement” on Monday.
- Alonso was appointed in May 2025 on a three-year contract.
- The decision followed a loss to Barcelona in the Supercopa de España final.
- Real Madrid currently trails Barcelona by four points in LaLiga.
- The club praised Alonso as a legend and thanked him for his dedication.
- No temporary replacement has been named ahead of Wednesday’s Copa del Rey match.
- Alonso previously managed Bayer Leverkusen in Germany before joining Madrid.
Sources: Official Club Statement
