Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso was the manager of Real Madrid until recently. He was sacked on January 12, 2026, following a Supercopa final loss to Barcelona. This defeat proved to be the final straw after a string of poor results and reported off-field issues with players and club management. He was replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa, who was promoted from coaching Real Madrid's reserve team, Castilla. Real Madrid subsequently suffered a shock defeat in the Copa del Rey under Arbeloa, highlighting the instability within the club following Alonso's departure. Alonso's tenure ended after Real Madrid lost the Super Cup final to Barcelona, marking the second consecutive year Barcelona has won the title against Real Madrid.