[Saba Sports News] Earlier, Real Madrid officially announced that they have mutually agreed with head coach Xabi Alonso to end his tenure at the club. In the official statement, Real Madrid stated: “Real Madrid Football Club announces that, following discussions between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to end his term as head coach of the first team. Xabi Alonso will always have the love and respect of all Madridistas. He is a legendary figure at Real Madrid and has consistently upheld and interpreted the club’s values during his tenure. Real Madrid will always be his home.” The club extends its gratitude to Xabi Alonso and his coaching staff for their hard work and dedication during their time, wishing them success in their future endeavors.
Currently, Real Madrid sits in second place in the league with 45 points, trailing league leaders Barcelona by 4 points. In the recent Supercopa final, Real Madrid lost 2-3 to Barcelona. Alonso became Real Madrid’s head coach last summer, signing a three-year contract lasting until June 2028. Before his departure, he managed the team in 34 matches, achieving 24 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, with a winning rate of 70.6%.