Xabi Alonso sacked by Real Madrid after 5 losses in 28 games

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I cannot access the specific article content from that link. The search results provided only include a headline and brief excerpt from that source, not the full article text needed to create an accurate 300-word summary. Rather than fabricate content based on the headline, I can offer what's available from the search results: **Xabi Alonso left Real Madrid by mutual agreement on Monday, January 12, 2026, less than 24 hours after the team's loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.**[6] He had been in charge for approximately six to seven months, having joined from Bayer Leverkusen in summer 2025.[1][3] During his tenure, Alonso compiled 22 wins, four draws, and five defeats across all competitions.[1] Real Madrid currently sits second in La Liga, four points behind Barcelona, and seventh in the Champions League table.[1] **Álvaro Arbeloa, who previously coached Real Madrid's B team (Castilla), has been appointed as his successor.**[1] To obtain the complete article summary you're requesting, you would need to visit the original link directly or provide the full article text for me to summarize.