Real Madrid has sacked Xabi Alonso and appointed Álvaro Arbeloa as his replacement to manage the first team, following Alonso’s departure a day after losing in the Supercopa de España final against Barcelona. The club has announced that, «by mutual agreement» with the coach, «it has decided to terminate his tenure in charge of the first team.» The club expresses its gratitude to Xabi Alonso and his coaching staff for their seven months of work since his return as manager.
