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The Latest Breaking News from Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid’s Five Worst Copa del Rey Defeats This Century—Ranked

The Copa del Rey remains Los Blancos’ most illusive trophy in recent years.

Sports Illustrated

Three Things We Learned From Alvaro Arbeloa’s First Game in Charge of Real Madrid

Los Blancos’ systemic problems did not disappear with the departure of Xabi Alonso.

Sports Illustrated

‘Rock Bottom’—Dani Carvajal Rips Real Madrid After Historic Copa del Rey Exit

Álvaro Arbeloa’s first match on the Real Madrid touchline ended in despair.

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Alvaro Arbeloa reacts as Real Madrid hit 'rock bottom' with embarrassing Copa del Rey exit

Xabi Alonso’s successor suffers worst possible start to tenure as second-tier Albacete triumph in major upset

Evening Standard

What’s in a club DNA? Alonso exit shows the only reliable predictors of success are wealth and good decisions

Real Madrid and Manchester United put their faith in familiarity but the lesson of Ferguson is dynastic greatness rests not in tradition but ditching principles

The Guardian - UK

Arbeloa starts Real Madrid tenure with disastrous Copa del Rey defeat at Albacete

Second-tier Albacete pulled off a huge upset with their 3-2 Copa del Rey victory in a disastrous start for the new Real Madrid manager, Álvaro Arbeloa

The Guardian - UK

‘Won’t Hesitate’—Trio of European Giants ‘Lead Race’ for Xabi Alonso

The Spaniard fulfilled only a fraction of his three-year contract with Real Madrid.

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Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Albacete: Arbeloa Debut Ends in Humiliation

Los Blancos crashed out of the Copa del Rey in the round of 16.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid hit ‘rock bottom’ after Copa del Rey defeat to second-tier side

Albacete are 17th in Spain’s second division yet stunned Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey to deep the crisis at the Bernabeu

The Independent UK

Real Madrid Put Full Trust in Alvaro Arbeloa With Unexpected New Deal—Report

The club terminated Xabi Alonso’s three-year contract just seven months into his stint at the Bernabéu.

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Albacete vs. Real Madrid on TV, Live Stream: Copa del Rey

New manager Álvaro Arbeloa will aim to lead Los Blancos to Copa del Rey glory this term.

Sports Illustrated

Alonso and the trouble with replacing ego and vibes with work ethic at Madrid

In today’s Football Daily: Madrid gobble up another manager

The Guardian - UK

Alvaro Arbeloa Leaves Seven Stars Out for First Real Madrid Match

The first test of the new era is a Copa del Rey round of 16 tie at Albacete on Wednesday night.

Sports Illustrated

Pitch Points: Xabi Alonso’s future; can Wrexham dream of Premier League?

The world of soccer throws up no shortage of questions. In today’s column, we endeavor to answer three of them

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Jude Bellingham issues explicit response to Real Madrid fake news as England star's anger shows

Jude Bellingham has denied reports suggesting he played a part in Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid demise

Evening Standard

Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham issues X-rated response to reports of Xabi Alonso clash

The English midfielder has responded to rumours of a rift with his former manager

Sports Illustrated

‘Clowns’—Jude Bellingham Mercilessly Slams Xabi Alonso Reports

The Spaniard’s tenure was brief but filled with alleged tensions.

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Albacete vs. Real Madrid—Copa del Rey: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Álvaro Arbeloa era at Real Madrid begins with a must-win cup game.

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Five Best Spanish Super Cup Finals of All Time—Ranked

The deciding match of the Spanish Super Cup has been the scene of historic moments over the last four-plus decades.

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Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Albacete: Key Star Leads First XI of Arbeloa Era

The Copa del Rey quarterfinal takes place just 48 hours after Xabi Alonso’s departure.

Sports Illustrated

The Three Real Madrid Stars Who Were ’Unconvinced’ by Xabi Alonso

The Spaniard’s reportedly blamed his departure, which is described as a sacking rather than a mutual agreement, on his relationship with the club’s Galácticos.

FourFourTwo

‘I never thought he’d have the career he did. He was 21 but played with so much experience he looked like a player in his 30s… he rarely had a bad game’ Liverpool goalkeeper reveals ‘special’ teammate tipped for Anfield return

Sander Westerveld played for Liverpool between 1999 and 2001 but it was at his next club that one young player in particular left a considerable impression

The Guardian - UK

Xabi Alonso failed to control Real Madrid’s egos in brief and bitter reign

Hired as a systems coach, the manager was undermined at a club where players – and Florentino Pérez – call the shots

The Guardian - UK

Manchester United, crowd-pleasing nostalgia and failing to learn lessons of Seinfeld

In today’s Football Daily: A new interim manager at Old Trafford

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Real Madrid looking to TWO former Chelsea managers as next boss: report

Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso was axed after just seven months - so who is next?

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