Real Madrid sack Xabi Alonso after Super Cup final loss
![One defeat too many as Real Madrid move on from Xabi Alonso after the Super Cup final. [photo credit: Xabi Alonso Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SnapInsta.to_284894133_559384419040210_4705573079835816424_n-400x200.jpg)
Real Madrid have dismissed head coach Xabi Alonso following defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, with Alvaro Arbeloa promoted as his replacement.
![One moment. One deflection. One trophy. Barcelona defend the Super Cup crown. [photo credit: FC Barcelona Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_525-400x200.png)