Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid
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Xabi Alonso has left his job as Real Madrid coach, the club announced on Monday. The news comes a day after Alonso's Madrid were beaten 3-2 by Barcelona in the Supercopa de España final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Alonso has been replaced by Álvaro Arbeloa, who had been coach of Madrid's reserve team, Castilla.
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‘It’s a bit surprising’ – Deco reacts to Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid departure and Alvaro Arbeloa’s appointment after defeat to Barcelona
Barcelona sporting director Deco admits he’s been surprised to see Xabi Alonso sacked as Real Madrid manager and replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa after the Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Hansi Flick’s side.
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Real Madrid announced the departure of manager Xabi Alonso following their Spanish Super Cup final loss to rivals Barcelona.
Real Madrid and coach Xabi Alonso will part ways, the Spanish La Liga soccer franchise announced Monday. Alvaro Arbeloa will replace Alonso.
Real Madrid have announced a shock managerial change with Xabi Alonso leaving the club on Monday after the Supercopa de Espana defeat against Barcelona in a dramatic match that ended 3-2 for the team coached by Hansi Flick. In a surprising move, the Spanish giants also announced the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as the new manager.
Arbeloa, Xabi Alonso's successor as Real Madrid coach, was a 'Mourinhista' as a player and has adopted his former boss's mentality and approach.
The 63-year-old will return to a key role in the day-to-day physical training of the first team, having taken a back seat this season.
Xabi Alonso leaves his position as Real Madrid manager after less than eight months in charge as former Liverpool team-mate Alvaro Arbeloa is appointed as replacement.
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