Real Madrid fired Xabi Alonso as first-team coach after Madrid lost to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia on Monday (12/1)."Real Madrid announces that Xabi Alonso is no longer the first-team coach. The decision was taken by mutual agreement between the club and the coach," Madrid wrote on its website on Tuesday.
Madrid expresses its utmost respect and appreciation to Xabi Alonso.
"The club affirms that Alonso will always hold a special place in the hearts of Madridistas, given his status as a Los Blancos legend who has consistently represented the club's values. Real Madrid will always be his home."
Alonso was sacked after the defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final and a four-point gap behind Barca in the LaLiga table.
