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.