Xabi Alonso Dismissed from Real Madrid Post

Real Madrid made the decision to part ways with Xabi Alonso just two days after their defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Insights from Guti on Xabi’s Departure

Guti provided commentary to DAZN regarding the situation, expressing his sentiment about the atmosphere within the team under Alonso’s management.

Discomfort in the Dressing Room

He stated, “While I did not personally witness the daily interactions within the locker room under Xabi Alonso, it is apparent that when players feel discontent or discomfort with a coach, it manifests significantly—not only in training sessions but also during matches. I believe this unease was a key factor leading to Xabi’s exit at this point.”

Comparisons to Other Coaches

Guti further elaborated, “I don’t think the dismissal is primarily linked to his tactical approach or on-field results. I came across a statistic showing that (Hansi) Flick, the Barcelona manager, had comparable results to Xabi Alonso in his initial 34 matches. This indicates that the performance in games wasn’t significantly poor. However, there was much speculation regarding Xabi’s inability to connect with the squad.”

Arbeloa Takes the Helm

Regarding Álvaro Arbeloa, who has been promoted from his role with Real Madrid Castilla to succeed Alonso, Guti remarked, “Although Arbeloa is somewhat of an enigma, Zinedine Zidane was once in a similar position. Things weren’t going well for Real Madrid Castilla during that time.

Trust in Decision Making

He continued, “Whether Arbeloa is fully prepared for this task is something only Madrid will truly know. Given his extensive experience in the youth academy, it’s clear that the club has confidence in him, and they are hopeful for positive outcomes moving forward.”