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 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...
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is thrilled to coach Jude Bellingham after he scored the decisive goal in the 1-0 victory over Juventus in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. It was the first goal of the season for the England midfielder who missed the start of the campaign due to recovery from shoulder surgery he had after the FIFA Club World Cup in...
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has called on his side to shift focus to their UEFA Champions League tie with debutants Kairat Almaty after their heavy 5-2 defeat by Atletico Madrid in La Liga at the weekend, Afrosport reports. The defeat was the first in all competitions for Alonso this season and the first derby loss in the league since January 2023. It was also the...
Xabi Alonso recorded his first win as Real Madrid manager in a 3-1 victory with 10 men over Mexican side Pachuca in Charlotte on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Spaniard recorded a 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal in his first official game which took many by surprise. It seemed as though things were going to continue in an unpleasant manner when Raul Asensio was shown a straight red...
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