Real Madrid have parted ways with head coach Xabi Alonso just hours after their 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The club announced the departure by “mutual consent,” ending the 44-year-old’s brief tenure at the Santiago Bernabéu. Alonso, who joined from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, oversaw a turbulent spell that culminated in Sunday’s late collapse against their archrivals.
Reports suggested dressing room unrest and a lack of full support from players, fueling speculation about his future. Less than 24 hours after the loss, Real Madrid moved swiftly to terminate his contract, describing the decision as amicable.
In a statement, the club expressed gratitude: “Xabi Alonso will always have the affection 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.” The club also thanked his technical team for their dedication and wished them success in the future.
Despite the cordial tone, the timing raises questions about internal pressures. Los Blancos now face the task of stabilizing the team in La Liga and the Champions League after Alonso’s sudden exit.
