Real Madrid has parted ways with head coach Xabi Alonso after just seven months in charge, with former B team manager Alvaro Arbeloa taking over the reins. The club's poor performance in recent games, including a disappointing defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, is believed to have contributed to Alonso's departure.
Alonso was hired by Real Madrid in the summer as Carlo Ancelotti's replacement, but his tenure at the club has been marred by controversy and criticism from fans. The 42-year-old had previously worked as Arbeloa's assistant coach with Real's B team before being promoted to head of the senior squad.
Arbeloa, who has been the head coach of Real Madrid Castilla since the start of this season, is seen as an interim appointment by many pundits. He played for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team alongside Alonso during his playing career, but it remains to be seen whether he can replicate the former Liverpool midfielder's success.
Former Real president Ramon Calderon has expressed surprise at Alonso's departure, citing poor planning as a major factor in the club's struggles this season. "We had Toni Kroos and Luka Modric in midfield," Calderon said. "Perhaps the best midfield in the world. Now, those players are not with us anymore and maybe we should've found someone to be in that midfield."
Sky Sports analysts believe that Alonso could potentially find success at a Premier League club, such as Liverpool or Arsenal, given his experience and track record of achievement. However, Arbeloa's appointment may have raised questions about the future of the Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, who has been under pressure to deliver trophies in recent years.
The departure of Alonso marks another high-profile exit for Real Madrid this season, following the departures of several top players and coaches. The club's poor performance on the pitch has sparked debate among fans and pundits about whether the team is headed in the right direction.
Alonso was hired by Real Madrid in the summer as Carlo Ancelotti's replacement, but his tenure at the club has been marred by controversy and criticism from fans. The 42-year-old had previously worked as Arbeloa's assistant coach with Real's B team before being promoted to head of the senior squad.
Arbeloa, who has been the head coach of Real Madrid Castilla since the start of this season, is seen as an interim appointment by many pundits. He played for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team alongside Alonso during his playing career, but it remains to be seen whether he can replicate the former Liverpool midfielder's success.
Former Real president Ramon Calderon has expressed surprise at Alonso's departure, citing poor planning as a major factor in the club's struggles this season. "We had Toni Kroos and Luka Modric in midfield," Calderon said. "Perhaps the best midfield in the world. Now, those players are not with us anymore and maybe we should've found someone to be in that midfield."
Sky Sports analysts believe that Alonso could potentially find success at a Premier League club, such as Liverpool or Arsenal, given his experience and track record of achievement. However, Arbeloa's appointment may have raised questions about the future of the Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, who has been under pressure to deliver trophies in recent years.
The departure of Alonso marks another high-profile exit for Real Madrid this season, following the departures of several top players and coaches. The club's poor performance on the pitch has sparked debate among fans and pundits about whether the team is headed in the right direction.
. I mean, 7 months is a pretty short time to turn things around, especially considering how badly they've struggled lately 
. And let's be real, Alvaro Arbeloa is only taking over because the club can't seem to make up their mind 
. It's like, are they serious about making a change or just going through the motions? 
. The thing that really bothers me is how quickly everyone wants to write off Alonso and start calling out Klopp at Liverpool. Come on guys, let's give each other some space 
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what's going on at Real Madrid? they seem to be changing head coaches left and right... Alonso got axed after just 7 months 
, that's like, super quick for a new coach. I mean, I get it, the team hasn't been doing great lately 
, but can't they find someone more stable? Arbeloa seems like an okay guy, played with Alonso before and all, but coaching Real Madrid is no joke 
. They're basically throwing money at problems instead of solving them 
. what's next for the team? will they stick with Arbeloa or make another change? 
he was so overrated I mean don't get me wrong the guy was a legend on the pitch but as a manager? yeah no thanks 
they need to rebuild their squad, not just change managers 
Alonso had his moments, but poor planning & player departures are a big problem 
! It's not like they're losing all their top players or anything... although that is a bit of a concern 
. But Arbeloa has some big shoes to fill, I'm excited to see what he can do! 
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... he was like a breath of fresh air for Real Madrid, you know? But at the same time, I get it, they need someone who can turn things around ASAP 
And what's with all this talk about him leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid? Like, that's never gonna happen 
... Real Madrid is having a major crisis, you know? They just let go of Alonso after 7 months and now it's Arbeloa at the helm. I mean, I remember when Zinedine Zidane used to play for them, what a legend! 
Now they're struggling like a bad episode of "MythBusters" 
. It's all about the midfield, man... Toni Kroos and Luka Modric were like the dynamic duo back in the day 
. I'm curious to see how Arbeloa will fill those shoes. Maybe he can bring some magic from his time with Real Castilla? 
Who knows, maybe they'll get it right eventually, but for now, it's just...meh 
, and it made me think, have you ever noticed how some people can just zone out like that? Like, they're not even thinking about what's going on around them. I try to do that when I'm watching TV, but then I always get distracted by something 
what can he do now? maybe arbeloa is gonna be better, we will see 
Still, fingers crossed that Arbeloa can bring some stability and success back to the team...