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Real Madrid were eliminated from the Copa del Rey after a dramatic stoppage-time 3-2 defeat at Albacete, despite leading and scoring twice. late defensive lapses allowed Albacete to clinch a famous upset, ending Madrid’s cup campaign and prompting questions about the remainder of Real Madrid’s season.
Alvaro Arbeloa, nicknamed 'El Espartano', is appointed Real Madrid head coach after Xabi Alonso's sacking, promising the 'No retreat, no surrender' ethos; after seven months with Castilla, he must unite a star-studded dressing room and deliver trophies, with veteran Pintus back in the fold to aid the challenge.
Real Madrid unexpectedly dismissed Xabi Alonso after a turbulent eight-month spell defined by clashes with senior players over discipline and tactics, including Vinicius Junior’s October outburst; a slide in form after a strong start prompted Florentino Perez to exercise his ultimate authority and replace Alonso with Alvaro Arbeloa, signaling a new era for the club.
Álvaro Arbeloa was named Real Madrid’s first-team coach after Xabi Alonso’s departure, insisting the role could be long-term as long as the club wants him and that Real Madrid is his home. He pledged to maximize a talented squad, ensure players are available and motivated, and pursue trophies across La Liga and the Champions League while upholding the club’s high standards, praising the academy and staff, and acknowledging the weight of Real Madrid’s legacy.
Jurgen Klopp dismissed Real Madrid job links after Xabi Alonso’s sudden sacking, saying there have been contacts but not from Madrid and that the club’s situation seems not right amid huge expectations. Alonso left after eight months and a cup-final defeat to Barcelona, with Alvaro Arbeloa named interim manager. Klopp stressed the speculation has nothing to do with him and reiterated there is no immediate plan to return to management, noting he remains focused on his current role with Red Bull and will consider future moves only when the time is right.
Real Madrid has named Álvaro Arbeloa as the new first-team coach, promoting him from Castilla where he has been in charge since June 2025 and guiding youth sides to a treble with the Under-19s and a league title in 2024-25. As a player, Arbeloa appeared 238 times for Real Madrid (2009–2016), won eight trophies, and earned 56 caps for Spain, including the 2010 World Cup and Euro titles in 2008 and 2012.
NBC Sports’ postgame ratings cover Barcelona and Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup Final, with Pedri (8), Lewandowski (7) and Lamine Yamal (7.5) among Barça’s standouts, and Frenkie de Jong’s stoppage-time red card noted. For Madrid, Thibaut Courtois (6.5) and Vinícius Junior (7.5) impressed, while Jude Bellingham (5.5) had a tougher day; the article details ratings for all starting players and substitutes.
Raphinha struck twice as FC Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah, earning the Man of the Match award. His first-half goal and a clinical finish in the 73rd minute helped Barça lift the trophy for a record 16th time, continuing a standout tournament that has seen him score four goals in the knockout rounds and place him among the competition’s top scorers, following his MVP performance in the semi-final against Athletic Club.
Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso have parted ways by mutual consent after seven months, prompted by a string of underwhelming results and a 3-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final; Álvaro Arbeloa, a former Madrid player and Castilla coach, will lead the first team in the short term as the club searches for stability.
Álvaro Arbeloa is named Real Madrid's first-team coach and pledges a demanding, trophy-filled era focused on winning, drawing on his history with the club and his close bond with Xabi Alonso, as he prepares for the Copa del Rey opener and presses the squad to excel across all competitions.
Real Madrid dismissed Xabi Alonso after seven months in charge, citing inconsistent results and a public rift with Vinicius Junior, with Florentino Perez reportedly losing faith in his coach. Álvaro Arbeloa, a club legend, was promoted from Real Madrid Castilla to replace him, despite limited top-flight coaching experience.
Real Madrid fired Xabi Alonso after eight months, underscoring Florentino Perez's all-powerful control and the club's difficulty sustaining a long-term project, as Alonso's high-pressing plan clashed with internal power dynamics and dressing-room tensions; Arbeloa was promoted to replace him as Madrid seeks stability under the president's authority.
Real Madrid lost 3-2 to Barcelona in the 2026 Spanish Supercup in Jeddah. Xabi Alonso spoke of a mix of disappointment and pride, praising his team's resilience and competitive display as they pushed for an equaliser. Vinicius Junior was Madrid's standout, while Alonso explained Mbappe was brought on late with the aim of creating imbalance before Barcelona's decisive goal. Madrid look to recover injured players and build momentum for the season.
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final, with a late deflection off Raul Asencio helping Barca seal the win after Vinicius Jr. had Madrid level, while Madrid’s defense and key errors from Rodrygo and Asencio exposed Xabi Alonso’s side in a second straight final defeat.
Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 to win the Supercopa, marking a third straight final win over Madrid and signaling a new, fearless Barca era led by Lamine Yamal and a revitalized La Masia cohort, with hopes for more glory in La Liga and the Champions League.