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Real Madrid Dismisses Manager Xabi Alonso After Super Cup Final Loss

The club cited poor results following the Spanish Super Cup defeat to Barcelona.

Overview

  • The club announced the decision on Jan. 12, ending Alonso's tenure that began at the start of the season.
  • The dismissal came a day after the Spanish Super Cup final loss to Barcelona on Jan. 11.
  • Real Madrid characterized the change as a response to unsatisfactory results during the campaign.
  • Alonso, 44, had only been in charge since the season began.
  • Reports did not name a successor or interim coach, with the announcement carried by Kyodo News and republished by Japanese regional outlets.