Overview
- The club said the separation was by mutual agreement and praised Alonso’s service in an official statement.
- The announcement came less than 24 hours after Barcelona’s 3-2 win in the Supercopa de España final in Saudi Arabia.
- Arbeloa steps up from Castilla, having coached across Real Madrid’s youth system since 2020 and led the B team since June 2025.
- Spanish reports cite locker-room strains, including an October 26 flashpoint with Vinícius Júnior, as context for the decision.
- Alonso’s tenure lasted about seven months, with roughly 34 matches and a record reported near 24 wins, four draws and six defeats.