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Real Madrid Replace Xabi Alonso With Alvaro Arbeloa As Head Coach

January 12, 2026

Xabi Alonso has departed as head coach of Real Madrid after just eight months, following a defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup. His exit was announced by mutual consent, and he is succeeded by Álvaro Arbeloa, who has been promoted from coaching the club's B team.

Real Madrid Replace Xabi Alonso With Alvaro Arbeloa As Head Coach

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Xabi Alonso left Real Madrid by mutual consent after eight months in charge.
He was replaced by Álvaro Arbeloa, a former player and coach of the B team.
Alonso's tenure ended following a defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup.
Real Madrid is currently four points behind Barcelona in La Liga standings.
Alonso did not win any trophies during his time as head coach.

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Real Madrid Replace Xabi Alonso With Alvaro Arbeloa As Head Coach

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