Career ended due to conflict: why Alonso left Real Madrid after defeat to Barcelona.

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13.01.2026 444

Career ended due to conflict: why Alonso left Real Madrid after defeat to Barcelona

XABI ALONSO left Real Madrid

XABI ALONSO lost patience with the Real Madrid players just weeks before his departure as head coach. The former midfielder of Liverpool and Madrid, 44-year-old Alonso, severed ties with the club after losing the Spanish Super Cup to Barcelona.

According to The Sun: President Florentino Perez's decision came as a surprise to many, however, the team's recent results have raised concerns about the club's future.

“The decision to resign was difficult, but necessary,” Alonso noted.

During his time as head coach, Alonso tried to find the optimal strategy to improve results, but it seems he was unable to find the right approach.

XABI ALONSO's resignation marks a new phase in the club's life. Now Real Madrid must make important decisions about choosing a new coach who can return the team to the winning ways and ultimately restore the fans' trust.