Real Madrid sack Xabi Alonso
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Real Madrid have announced a shock managerial change with Xabi Alonso leaving the club on Monday after the Supercopa de Espana defeat against Barcelona in a dramatic match that ended 3-2 for the team coached by Hansi Flick. In a surprising move, the Spanish giants also announced the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as the new manager.
Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp would reportedly "seriously consider" replacing Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid.
Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham were among the Real Madrid stars to pay tribute to Xabi Alonso after the Spanish coach departed the Spanish giants after less than eight months in charge.