Real Madrid parts ways with Xabi Alonso

At the Spanish giant Real Madrid, the Xabi Alonso era has come to an end following the Super Cup final. The Los Blancos club released a statement regarding the matter on its official website during the evening hours, announcingThe statement read, "It has been decided by mutual agreement between Real Madrid CF and Xabi Alonso to terminate his position ashead coach of the first team. Xabi Alonso has become a Real Madrid legend and our club values he has always represented, for all Madrid fanswill always earn the love and admiration of the fans. Real Madrid will always be his home. Our clubwould like to thank Xabi Alonso and his entire coaching staff for their workand dedication during this periodandwishes them success in this new chapterof their lives," the statement read.

Brazilian manager Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave the club at the end of the 2024-2025 season.Following the departure from the club,Spanish head coachXabi Alonso took over theposition. First, at the FIFA Club World Cup heldin the USA in June,Alonso, who took charge of the team, was eliminated from the tournament after losing to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals.

Under Alonso'smanagement, the team started La Liga with a winning streak.Real Madrid, which started the season, suffered its first defeat in the 7th week in the derby against Atletico Madrid with a score of 5-2. In the first 3 matches played in the UEFA Champions Leaguethe Whites, who collected 9 points,suffered defeats against Liverpool and Manchester City. Real Madrid collected 12 points in 6 matches in the league phase of the Champions Leaguewith 4 wins and 2defeats, placing them in 7th position.

In the 19 matches played in the first half of La Liga, they displayed a performance of 14 wins, 3 draws, and 2 defeats. During thisperiod, Real Madrid collected 45 points and is in 2nd place, 4 points behind the leader Barcelona. National football player Arda Gplayers have been amongAlonso's indispensable names since the beginning of the season, and they have reflected their performance in the team's victories.

In the Spanish Super Cup, which was hosted by Saudi Arabia and held betweenJanuary 7-11, Alonso's teamadvanced to the finalby defeating Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the semi-finals, andHis students faced Barcelona in the final. Theylost the match3-2 and handed the trophy to their arch-rival.

Xabi Alonso's managerial tenure at the clubwhere he achievedmany successes during his playing careerlasted 7 months. The 44-year-old coach managed 34 matches During his tenure, the team secured 24 wins, 4 draws, and suffered6 defeats inthe matchesthey played.

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