"Real Madrid CF announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to end his time as coach of the first team. Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of all madridismo because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always represented the values of our club. Real Madrid will always be his home."
"Real, who finished runners-up in LaLiga last season, trail defending champions Barcelona by four points and lost to Hansi Flick's side in the Spanish Super Cup for the second year running on Sunday. Alonso's side have also lost to both Liverpool and Manchester City in the Champions League this season, as well as Atletico Madrid and Celta Vigo in LaLiga."
Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid mutually agreed to end his time as first-team coach following increasing pressure and the Spanish Super Cup defeat to Barcelona in Saudi Arabia. The club expressed affection and admiration for Alonso, calling him a Real Madrid legend and saying Real Madrid will always be his home. The club thanked Alonso and his technical team for their work and dedication and wished them luck in their next stage. Real finished runners-up in LaLiga last season and trail Barcelona by four points. Alonso's team lost to Liverpool and Manchester City in the Champions League and suffered domestic defeats to Atletico Madrid and Celta Vigo.
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