{"id":10866,"date":"2026-01-13T07:17:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T07:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/?p=10866"},"modified":"2026-01-13T07:17:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T07:17:18","slug":"real-madrid-sack-xabi-alonso-after-super-cup-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/real-madrid-sack-xabi-alonso-after-super-cup-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid Sack Xabi Alonso After Super Cup Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mbapp\u00e9 Issues Farewell Statement<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>In a dramatic turn of events, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realmadrid.com\/es-ES\/noticias\/club\/comunicados\/comunicado-oficial-xabi-alonso-12-01-2026\">Real Madrid have officially parted ways with manager Xabi Alonso<\/a><\/strong>, ending a short-lived but intense spell at the helm of the Spanish giants. The decision comes just one day after Los Blancos suffered a <strong>3-2 defeat to Barcelona<\/strong> in the Supercopa de Espa\u00f1a final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alonso, who took over in <strong>May 2025<\/strong> following Carlo Ancelotti\u2019s departure, managed <strong>24 wins in 34 matches<\/strong>, including a semi-final run in the Club World Cup. However, his tenure was marred by <strong>inconsistent La Liga form<\/strong>, tactical disagreements, and a growing disconnect with key players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd25 What Led to Alonso\u2019s Exit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several factors contributed to the club\u2019s decision to part ways with Alonso:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tactical Resistance:<\/strong> Alonso\u2019s high-pressing style reportedly clashed with the squad\u2019s preferences, leading to internal friction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>La Liga Struggles:<\/strong> Despite being second in the table, Real Madrid trailed Barcelona by four points, with performances lacking consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Super Cup Fallout:<\/strong> The final straw came after the Super Cup loss, where <strong>Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 refused to participate in a guard of honor for Barcelona<\/strong>, a gesture that was widely interpreted as undermining Alonso\u2019s authority.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Locker Room Tensions:<\/strong> Reports suggest Alonso struggled to unify the dressing room, with several senior players questioning his methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s Farewell to Alonso<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the announcement, <strong>Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 released a heartfelt statement<\/strong> on social media, praising Alonso\u2019s leadership:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s been short but it was a <em>pleasure<\/em> to play for you and to learn from you. Thank you for giving me the <em>confidence<\/em> since Day 1 here at Real Madrid.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI will remember you as a manager who had <em>clear ideas<\/em> and knows many things about football. Best of luck for your next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The message reflects a complex relationship between the star forward and the outgoing manager\u2014one marked by mutual respect despite recent tensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc54 \u00c1lvaro Arbeloa Named Interim Manager<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Real Madrid have appointed <strong>\u00c1lvaro Arbeloa<\/strong>, former club legend and Castilla head coach, as Alonso\u2019s immediate replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arbeloa, who won <strong>three La Liga titles and two Champions League trophies<\/strong> during his playing career, has been coaching the reserve side since June 2025. Known for his tactical discipline and strong connection with the club\u2019s culture, Arbeloa is expected to bring stability ahead of the upcoming <strong>Copa del Rey clash against Albacete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca Alonso\u2019s Record at Real Madrid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Stat<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Matches Managed<\/td><td>34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wins<\/td><td>24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>La Liga Position<\/td><td>2nd (4 points behind Bar\u00e7a)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Club World Cup<\/td><td>Semi-finalist<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Super Cup<\/td><td>Finalist (Lost to Barcelona)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde0 What\u2019s Next for Real Madrid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The club now faces a pivotal moment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Short-Term:<\/strong> Arbeloa will lead the team through domestic fixtures and the Champions League knockout stages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-Term:<\/strong> Real Madrid may explore permanent managerial options in the summer, with Premier League clubs reportedly monitoring Alonso\u2019s availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Final Word<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Xabi Alonso\u2019s departure marks another chapter in Real Madrid\u2019s turbulent managerial history. While his tenure showed flashes of promise, internal discord and high expectations proved too much. 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