Xabi Alonso splits from the club a day after their Super Cup loss to Barcelona, with Alvaro Arbeloa named in his place. Real Madrid announced on Monday that ‌Xabi Alonso has left his role as head coach “by mutual ‍consent”, with Alvaro ‍Arbeloa promoted from coaching the club’s reserve team Castill»»»

Real Madrid's head coach Xabi Alonso gestures during the Spanish Super Cup final soccer match against FC Barcelona at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) MADRID: Real Madrid replaced coach Xabi Alonso with B team manager Alvaro Ar»»»

Barcelona players celebrate after winning the Spanish Super Cup final soccer match against Real Madrid at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (AP ) JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Jan 12, (AP): Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 in the final of the Spanish Super Cu»»»

Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with an entertaining 3-2 Clasico win over Real Madrid in the final here on Sunday. Raphinha struck twice for the Catalans with Robert Lewandowski also on target as they beat Xabi Alonso’s team for a record-extending 16th triumph, despite Frenkie de Jong’s la»»»