Following the defeat Real Madrid suffered at the hands of arch-rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, Xabi Alonso is no longer the head coach at Real Madrid, and Fabrizio Romano says it's Alvaro Arbeloa who will now take charge of the team. 🚨💣 Alvaro Arbeloa replaces Xabi Alonso as new Real Madrid manager with immediate effect. pic.twitter.com/KNkZsMk82H - Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 12, 2026
Despite Xabi Alonso's side suffering another injury crisis defensively, the newspaper reports president Florentino Perez is not intending to sanction a major acquisition this month. The news will be a big disappointment for the club's supporters, who have had to watch as Madrid have struggled through to this stage of the season, churning out a series of average performances. They remain four points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona despite the weekend win over Real Betis.
Arsenal are interested in signing the Real Madrid playmaker Arda Guler. A report from Fichajes claims that Mikel Arteta views the Turkish International as the ideal player to strengthen his team. He is looking to add more creativity and ingenuity to his side. Guler could be the ideal acquisition. He is capable of creating opportunities in the final third and breaking the lines with his incisive passing. He will help break down deep defences and add a new dimension to the Arsenal attack.