xabi alonso

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...

The Digest: Xabi Alonso faces a defining Champions League test against Manchester City as pressure mounts following Real Madrid’s slump in La Liga. Rooted in the storm of managerial uncertainty, defeat could end his tenure amid reports of locker-room tension, injuries, and potential successors...

The Digest: Real Madrid's dressing room has split into factions over manager Xabi Alonso, with at least six first-team players reportedly wanting him dismissed just months into his tenure. According to Mundo Deportivo, the discontent emerges despite the club leading LaLiga, highlighting early...

Real Madrid faces a significant challenge as Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior has informed the club he will not renew his contract for now, citing a strained relationship with head coach Xabi Alonso. According to The Athletic, the impasse has alerted Premier League giants Liverpool and...

The Digest: Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has declared the matter "closed" after Vinicius Jr publicly apologized for his touchline reaction to being substituted in the El Clásico win. Alonso described the Brazilian's contrition as "impeccable," confirming there would be no retaliation for the...

The Digest: Atletico Madrid exposed serious defensive vulnerabilities in Real Madrid's lineup, securing a comprehensive 5-2 victory that raised questions about Xabi Alonso's tactical setup and team selection. The match saw Julian Alvarez outshine superstar Kylian Mbappe with a brace, while...

The Digest: Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has issued a stern warning to his squad, admitting he "learned a lot" from their humbling 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Club World Cup semi-final and confirming plans for significant summer changes. This decisive loss, marking...

Real Madrid have officially announced Xabi Alonso as their new manager, with the Spanish legend signing a three-year deal to replace Carlo Ancelotti. The 43-year-old returns to the Bernabéu after transforming Bayer Leverkusen into Bundesliga champions. With Ancelotti departing for Brazil, Alonso...