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REAL MADRID C.F. ANNOUNCES THE DISMISSAL OF XABI ALONSO; ÁLVARO ARBELOA APPOINTED INTERIM HEAD COACH

MADRID, SPAIN – Real Madrid C.F. announces that the Board of Directors has decided to terminate Xabi Alonso's tenure as head coach of the first team. The club wishes to express its gratitude to Mr. Alonso for his professionalism and dedication during his time in the role.

Furthermore, the club confirms that Álvaro Arbeloa, who has been an integral part of the club’s technical structure, will take charge of the team on an interim basis starting with tomorrow's training session.

Context of the Decision

Although the team remains in contention for the La Liga title and recently secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Real Betis Balompié, the sporting management has deemed a change in direction necessary following the 3-2 defeat in the Supercopa de España final. While results in the UEFA Champions League have shown inconsistency, institutional analysis suggests that the reasons for this departure extend beyond strictly on-field performance.

Squad Management and Future Challenges

Sources close to the club and various analysts agree that this transition has been marked by difficulties in managing the internal dynamics of the locker room. Despite the support of key figures such as Kylian Mbappé, reports indicated a lack of synergy between the manager’s methods—characterized by high-intensity training sessions and strict disciplinary protocols—and the core of the squad, including players such as Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, and Fede Valverde.

With this move, the institution seeks to regain group cohesion and re-establish a leadership structure capable of effectively managing the high-profile profiles within the current squad. Álvaro Arbeloa will lead the team in the upcoming fixtures while the club evaluates options for a long-term appointment.