Real Madrid don part ways with Xabi Alonso after just seven months as head coach, and dem don quickly name Alvaro Arbeloa as im replacement.
Los Blancos confirm the decision on Monday, just one day after dem collect defeat from Barcelona for Spanish Super Cup final for Saudi Arabia — result wey finally burst the bubble for Alonso tenure.
Despite say Real Madrid dey second for LaLiga, four points behind Barça, and still dey fight for Champions League qualification, club bosses decide say time don reach to change direction.
🔁 Mutual Agreement, No Bad Blood
For official statement, Real Madrid talk say dem part ways with Alonso by mutual agreement, and dem no forget to shower am praise.
“Xabi Alonso go always get the love and respect of Madrid fans. E be club legend and e always represent the values of Real Madrid. This club go always be im home,” the statement read.
Alonso waka comot with one interesting record — the best win percentage (71%) of any Real Madrid coach spell for the last decade, better pass Zidane, Ancelotti and others.
But football no be only numbers. Big matches, trophies and dominance na wetin Bernabéu faithful dey look.
📉 Why Pressure Catch Alonso?
Even with good stats, Real Madrid:
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Lose Spanish Super Cup final to Barcelona
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Dey second for LaLiga at halfway stage
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Sit 7th for Champions League table, with two defeats already
For club like Madrid, that one na red flag 🚩.
👔 Arbeloa Step In
Alvaro Arbeloa, former Real Madrid and Liverpool defender, don now take charge as new head coach.
The 42-year-old don dey inside the system:
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Head coach of Real Madrid Castilla (B team) since June 2025
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Spend six years working with academy
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Lead Juvenil A (U-19) team to historic treble in 2022/23
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Win another league title last season
Arbeloa na Madrid man through and through — and e also be former teammate of Alonso for both Real Madrid and Liverpool.
🔍 Big Gamble or Smart Move?
Promoting Arbeloa na big statement. Real Madrid dey bet on club DNA, discipline and youth development to steady the ship.
But question remain:
👉 Can Arbeloa handle the pressure of first-team Madrid football — trophies, egos and Champions League nights?
Bernabéu no dey wait. Results must show sharp sharp.
Wetin you think? Correct move or Madrid rush am? Chook mouth 👇🏾
