Real Madrid Part Ways with Head Coach Xabi Alonso
Legendary midfielder’s brief coaching stint ends amid Super Cup heartbreak and reported dressing room unrest.
- Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso part ways by mutual consent just hours after a 3-2 Super Cup defeat to Barcelona.
- Reports suggest dressing room unrest and lack of full player support influenced the decision.
- The club thanks Alonso and his technical team, emphasizing his enduring legacy as a Madrid legend.
Real Madrid have parted ways with head coach Xabi Alonso, just hours after their dramatic 3-2 defeat to rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The club announced the departure was by “mutual consent,” bringing an end to the 44-year-old’s brief tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Speculation over Alonso’s future had been mounting amid reports of dressing room unrest, with the former midfielder reportedly struggling to gain full support from the squad.
Alonso, who joined Real Madrid from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, oversaw a turbulent spell that culminated in Sunday’s late collapse against Barcelona. Less than 24 hours after the loss, the club acted decisively to terminate his contract, framing the departure as amicable.
The news has shocked fans, given Alonso’s iconic status as a former Real Madrid player.
In an official statement, the club expressed gratitude toward Alonso:
“Real Madrid CF announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to end his time as first team coach. 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.”
The statement also acknowledged Alonso’s technical staff:
“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.”
Despite the positive tone, the timing of the announcement raises questions about internal pressures within the club. The sudden change leaves Los Blancos fans reeling, as the team now faces mounting expectations to stabilize performances in La Liga and the Champions League.
