# Xabi Alonso Steps Down as Real Madrid Coach After Supercopa Defeat to Barcelona

> Real Madrid has parted ways with coach Xabi Alonso by mutual agreement, appointing B-team manager Álvaro Arbeloa as his replacement. The decision comes after Madrid’s 3-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final…

Published: 2026-01-13 · Desk: Latest · Source: Al Jazeera

Real Madrid has parted ways with coach Xabi Alonso, appointing B-team manager Álvaro Arbeloa as his replacement on Monday. The club confirmed that Alonso’s departure was by mutual agreement.

The decision follows Madrid’s 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia. Alonso’s tenure, which lasted less than eight months, marked the end of a challenging period for the former Real Madrid and Spain midfielder.

Original reporting: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/1/12/alonso-sacked-by-real-madrid-replaced-by-arbeloa-as-head-coach#:~:text=Real%20Madrid%20announced%20on%20Monday,in%20Jeddah%2C%20Saudi%20%E2%81%A0Arabia.
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