Xabi Alonso Leaves Real Madrid After Supercopa Final Loss to Barcelona

Xabi Alonso Leaves Real Madrid following a dramatic 4–3 loss to arch-rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa final, bringing an abrupt end to his short but eventful spell at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Official Statement as Xabi Alonso Leaves Real Madrid

Real Madrid confirmed on Monday that Xabi Alonso Leaves Real Madrid by mutual agreement after just seven months in charge. In an official club statement, Los Blancos praised Alonso for his professionalism and legacy as a former player, stressing that he will “always be part of the Real Madrid family.”

The decision comes amid growing pressure on the Spanish coach, with Xabi Alonso Leaves Real Madrid as the club trails Barcelona by four points in La Liga and sits seventh in the Champions League league-phase table. The Supercopa defeat proved to be the tipping point after a run of inconsistent results since November.

Alonso’s reign began positively before Xabi Alonso Leaves Real Madrid, as the club reached the Club World Cup semi-finals and enjoyed a remarkable run of 13 wins in 14 matches early in the season. His tactical approach initially earned praise from fans and players alike.

Momentum shifted after a Champions League defeat to Liverpool in November, and results became increasingly mixed. Despite public backing from key players such as Jude Bellingham, the pressure intensified, ultimately leading to the announcement that Xabi Alonso Leaves Real Madrid.

Statistically, Xabi Alonso with an outstanding record. He won 24 of his 34 matches in charge across all competitions, recording a 71% win rate — the highest of any Real Madrid coach over the past decade, surpassing Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane.

Álvaro Arbeloa Appointed 

Following confirmation that Xabi Alonso, the club swiftly appointed Álvaro Arbeloa as his successor. A former teammate of Alonso, Arbeloa has impressed as head coach of Real Madrid B and previously led the U19 side to a historic treble in the 2022–23 season.