Spanish Super Cup

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Xabi Alonso grateful to Real Madrid despite early managerial exit

Xabi Alonso has expressed gratitude for his time as Real Madrid manager following his departure on Monday after just seven months in charge, Afrosport reports. The Spaniard decided to part ways with Los Blancos in reaction to Sunday’s 3-2 loss to fierce rivals Barcelona, which denied him the chance to win his first piece of silverware since his arrival from Bayer Leverkusen last summer. Alonso was...

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after Spanish Super Cup loss

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after Spanish Super Cup loss

Xabi Alonso has left his role as Real Madrid following the 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Spaniard joined Los Blancos from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, replacing Carlos Ancelotti, and had a great start leading them to the semi-finals of the revamped FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Madrid also started the ongoing...

Spanish Super Cup: Raphinha inspires Barcelona to record-extending 16th title

Spanish Super Cup: Raphinha inspires Barcelona to record-extending 16th title

Raphinha was the difference once again as he scored the winner in an emphatic 3-2 win over Real Madrid to help Barcelona to their 16th Spanish Super Cup title, Afrosport reports. The Brazilian foward was in blistering form in the semi-finals against Athletic Bilbao, scoring two goals and providing an assist in the 5-0 win. In Sunday's El Clasico final in Jeddah, the former Leeds United...