Xavi Alonso has been sacked as Real Madrid manager after less than 30 games in charge, the latest in a headache-inducing soap opera for Europe’s most prolific club.
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Real Madrid trail Barcelona by four points in the race for La Liga glory. Just lost the Spanish Super Cup against their fierce rivals in Saudi Arabia at the weekend.
Madrid reserve team coach Alvaro Arbeloa is at the helm.
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Real Madrid statement on sacking Xavi Alonso
from real madrid website
“Real Madrid Football Club wishes to announce that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to end his tenure as first-team coach.
“Xabi Alonso will always be loved and admired by all Madridistas because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always represented the values ​​of our club. Real Madrid will always be his home.”
“We would like to thank Xavi Alonso and all his coaching staff for their hard work and dedication during this time and wish them all the best in this new stage of their lives.”
