"Real Madrid have dismissed head coach Xabi Alonso following their defeat to Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana. Alonso's position had reportedly been under threat for a number of months, with poor results and suggestions of disagreements with players surrounding his time in charge. However, it was the disappointment of Sunday's Clasico result that marked the end for him. Madrid lost 3-2 to Barcelona in Jeddah thanks to Raphinha's second-half goal;"
"He leaves with Madrid second in LaLiga, four points behind Hansi Flick's side in the table. Alonso replaced Carlo Ancelotti ahead of the Club World Cup, in which they reached the semi-finals before being knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain. He was tipped as the next long-term Madrid boss, yet has lasted just seven months. Official Announcement: Xabi Alonso. - Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) January 12, 2026"
Real Madrid dismissed head coach Xabi Alonso after a 3-2 Supercopa defeat to Barcelona that followed months of reportedly poor results and suggested disagreements with players. The Clasico loss came via Raphinha's second-half goal after Madrid had equalised in first-half stoppage time and missed chances to force penalties. Alonso leaves with Madrid second in LaLiga, four points behind Hansi Flick's side. He replaced Carlo Ancelotti ahead of the Club World Cup and lasted seven months. Alonso oversaw 34 games with a 70.6% win rate and previously led Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten domestic double.
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