Real Madrid has announced that, by mutual agreement, Xabi Alonso has stepped down as the team’s head coach.

"Real Madrid C. F. announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to bring his time as head coach of the first team to an end.

Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of all Madridistas because he is a legend of Real Madrid and has consistently represented the values of our club. Real Madrid will always be his home.

Our club would like to thank Xabi Alonso and his entire coaching staff for their hard work and dedication throughout this period, and wishes them the very best of luck in this new chapter of their lives."

Álvaro Arbeloa Appointed as Real Madrid First Team Coach After Xabi Alonso’s Departure

Real Madrid CF has announced that Álvaro Arbeloa, current coach of Real Madrid Castilla, has been chosen by the club’s management to take over the first team following the dismissal of Xabi Alonso, just one day after Real Madrid’s loss to Barcelona in the Supercopa de España final.

"Real Madrid CF announces that Álvaro Arbeloa is the new first team coach," the club stated in an official release.

Arbeloa had been in charge of Real Madrid Castilla since June 2025, taking over from Raúl González, and his entire coaching career has been developed within Real Madrid’s youth academy, starting in the 2020/21 season with the Infantil A team.

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