Real Madrid moved quickly after confirming Xabi Alonso's departure, but the bigger focus inside the club is now on who could become the next long-term head coach.
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has parted ways with the club after the parties reached a mutual agreement on Monday.
Raphinha's sharp edge and strong mentality proved decisive as Barcelona edged Real Madrid 3-2 to retain the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah on Sunday.
Real Madrid booked their place in the Spanish Super Cup final with a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in a semi-final played in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
Jude Bellingham has moved quickly to defend and back Vinicius Junior, insisting the Real Madrid forward remained decisive despite a long wait for a goal ahead of the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid in Jeddah tonight.
Real Madrid and Barcelona will both face lower-division sides in the Round of 16 of the 2025-26 Copa del Rey, setting up intriguing single-leg ties scheduled for 13–15 January.