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‘Won’t Hesitate’—Trio of European Giants ‘Lead Race’ for Xabi Alonso

The Spaniard fulfilled only a fraction of his three-year contract with Real Madrid.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 14

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Albacete: Arbeloa Debut Ends in Humiliation

Los Blancos crashed out of the Copa del Rey in the round of 16.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 14

Real Madrid hit ‘rock bottom’ after Copa del Rey defeat to second-tier side

Albacete are 17th in Spain’s second division yet stunned Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey to deep the crisis at the Bernabeu

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Who will be Real Madrid’s next manager? Jurgen Klopp and six other candidates to replace Xabi Alonso

Alvaro Arbeloa has been named as Alonso’s initial successor but Real Madrid could yet seek a long-term replacement

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Three Lessons Alvaro Arbeloa Can Learn From Real Madrid’s Spanish Super Cup Failure

Xabi Alonso gave his successor a blueprint of what to avoid in the ensuing months.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 13

‘Undermining Authority’—Social Media Reacts to Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid Exit

Fans had mixed reactions on social media regarding Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso’s decision to mutually part ways.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 12

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid as Alvaro Arbeloa takes charge

Former Real midfielder Alonso signed a three-year deal in May last year when succeeding Carlo Ancelotti.

The Independent UK · Jan 12

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid with shock replacement lined up following Barcelona defeat

Los Blancos were defeated in Jeddah by fierce rivals

Evening Standard · Jan 12

Real Madrid announce Xabi Alonso successor as ex-Liverpool man takes charge at Santiago Bernabeu

Real Madrid have parted company with Xabi Alonso after just over six months at the helm

FourFourTwo · Jan 12

Best Spanish defenders

From flying full-backs to tough-tackling centre-halfs, a look at the finest defenders in the history of Spanish football…

FourFourTwo · Jun 27, 2024