Alonso leaves Real Madrid

Real Madrid announced in an official statement, on Monday evening, its final agreement with first team coach Xabi Alonso to terminate his three-year contract.

The Royal Club described Xavi as a legend who has always embodied the Madrid values ​​and spirit.

The marchers also thanked the Basque coach for the work accomplished throughout his time at the helm of the technical crossbar.

President Florentino Pérez appointed Alonso as coach of the Merengues last summer, succeeding Italian Carlo Ancelotti, who moved to coach the Brazilian national team.

Arbeloa replaces his former colleague

Real Madrid did not delay in replacing Xabi Alonso, as they summoned the coach of the reserve team, “Castilla,” Alvaro Arbeloa to take over the job.

The former right-back of the Royal Club supervised the various categories of the Merengue Academy, reaching the senior category.

Arbeloa carried the white jersey in 238 matches over seven years, after which he won eight titles.

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A costly loss in El Clásico

Real Madrid lost the Spanish Super Cup for the second year in a row to its traditional rival Barcelona.

The Catalans won the final match, which was held at Al-Enma Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday evening, with a score of 3-2.

It cost defeat; Xabi Alonso has his seat on the Royal Club’s bench despite recording five consecutive victories, the last of which was against neighboring Atletico Madrid.

Moreover, the former midfielder did not succeed in embodying the tactical thought that led him to achieve titles with Bayer Leverkusen.

The Royal team’s loss of the top spot in the Spanish League to Barcelona, ​​following a series of draws last November, contributed to increasing the pressure on it even more.

As a result, the relationship between Xavi and some of the team’s stars, such as the Brazilian duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrigo, fractured.