Álvaro Arbeloa Named Real Madrid Head Coach After Xabi Alonso's Shock Exit in 2026
Álvaro Arbeloa officially announced as Real Madrid's new head coach in 2026 Real Madrid parts ways with Xabi Alonso after just eight months and appoints former defender Álvaro Arbeloa as the new head coach in a stunning January 2026 shake-up. Discover the details behind this dramatic change at the Bernabéu. Álvaro Arbeloa, Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa Real Madrid, Álvaro Arbeloa Real Madrid coach, Xabi Alonso sacked, Real Madrid new manager 2026, Arbeloa replaces Alonso In a stunning turn of events on January 12, 2026, Real Madrid announced the departure of head coach Xabi Alonso after only eight months in charge. The club quickly named former player and close friend Álvaro Arbeloa as his successor, promoting him from his role with Real Madrid Castilla. The decision follows Real Madrid's defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final, capping a challenging period for Alonso, who took over in the summer of 2025 after Carlo Ancelotti's move to the Brazilian national team. De...