Alvaro arbeloa

Real Madrid CF: Real Madrid CF on Monday announced that Xabi Alonso has left his role as the first team coach by mutual agreement, bringing an end to his brief tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu.

“Real Madrid CF announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to end his time as first team coach,” the club said in an official statement. “Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of all Madrid fans because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always represented the values of our club. Real Madrid will always be his home.”

The decision comes on the back of Real Madrid’s defeat to their great rivals, Barcelona, 3-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final last Sunday, which placed more pressure on the coach as Real Madrid were four points below Barcelona in La Liga.