Alonso leaves Real Madrid as club appoints new head coach
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Summary: Alonso joined Madrid from Bayer Leverkusen in June 2025 after an impressive spell in Germany
Real Madrid have announced the departure of Xabi Alonso as first-team coach following Sunday’s 3–2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, bringing an abrupt end to the former midfielder’s short spell in charge.
The club confirmed on Monday that the decision was reached by mutual agreement, just a day after the Clasico loss.
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