xabi alonso has quit his job real Madrid Coach “by mutual consent,” the club announced On Monday.
The news comes a day after Alonso’s 3-2 win over Madrid barcelona In the Supercopa de España final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Alonso has been replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa, who has been the coach of Madrid’s reserve team Castilla.
Alonso comes under pressure ahead of Christmas after a tough run of just two wins and one loss in eight games liverpool, Celta Vigo And Manchester CityBut the team’s form had improved, with five wins before Sunday classico Loss.
“Real Madrid CF announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to end his tenure as first-team coach,” the club said in a brief statement on Monday.
“Xabi Alonso will always have the love and admiration of all Madrid fans, because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always represented the values of our club. Real Madrid will always be his home.”
“Our club thanks Xabi Alonso and his entire coaching staff for their work and dedication during this period, and wish them all the best in this new chapter of their lives.”
Alonso took over from predecessor Carlo Ancelotti after impressing last summer bayer leverkusenwhere he led the side Bundesliga title for the first time in its history in 2024.
Alonso played for Madrid between 2009 and 2014 and won one match. Champions LeagueOne LaLiga Title and two Copas del Rey.
He began his tenure as Madrid coach by leading them to the semi-finals of the Club World Cup last summer, where they lost 4–0. Paris Saint Germain.
In 2025–26, the team started the season with 13 wins in 14 games in all competitions – including defeating Barcelona 2–1 in the first match. classico of the season – before the poor results of November.
Arbeloa, 42, began his career as a player in Madrid before moving to Liverpool, where he played alongside Alonso. The defender returned to Madrid in 2009 and spent seven seasons at the club before returning as a coach with the academy in 2020.
Arbeloa also helped Spain win the 2010 World Cup and the 2008 and 2012 European Championships.
