Overview
- Real Madrid confirmed Xabi Alonso’s departure within 24 hours of a 3-2 Spanish Super Cup loss to Barcelona and named Álvaro Arbeloa caretaker coach.
- Cadena SER reported that seven players, some through intermediaries, complained about Alonso’s methods to senior club figures, a claim not independently verified.
- Jude Bellingham publicly rejected stories that he clashed with Alonso, posting on his JB5 app that the reports were false and damaging.
- Jürgen Klopp said he has had no contact from Real Madrid and ruled himself out of contention, noting the limited patience managers face at elite clubs.
- Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praised Alonso as a fantastic coach and predicted he will land a strong project soon, while declining to comment on Madrid’s internal decisions.