Shocking Revelation: The Exact Moment Real Madrid Chose to Axe Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid chose to terminate Xabi Alonso's contract after conducting discussions with the Spanish coach in the wake of the Spanish Super Cup final, according to sources.

Following a 3–2 loss to Barcelona on Sunday, Los Blancos returned from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia carrying the burden of their third consecutive final defeat to their arch-nemesis. The 15-time European title holders touched down in Madrid during the early morning hours of Monday.

Per AS, several hours afterward, discussions took place at Valdebebas, where Alonso convened with the club's leadership. The Spaniard's "exhaustion with the circumstances" was evident after enduring months of criticism due to Real Madrid's disappointing sequence of performances.

The organization quickly voiced their "well-documented" concerns regarding Alonso and his vision; indeed, the Spanish powerhouse suffered defeats to virtually every major opponent they faced—Paris Saint-Germain, Atlético Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City and most recently Barcelona—since the 44-year-old assumed control in June.

While Alonso cannot be held entirely responsible for these setbacks, the discussions concluded with the choice to dismiss him from his position. Real Madrid subsequently released an official announcement confirming the leadership transition and also appointed Álvaro Arbeloa as the new head coach for what may be the most challenging role in football.

Alonso's Abrupt Departure Caused 'Internal Shock'

It was widely understood that Alonso's position was in jeopardy if he couldn't secure the Spanish Super Cup championship. However, such an immediate termination created ripples of surprise across the organization.

AS describes the "revelation" was experienced "internally." While the Monday discussions between Alonso and the club's leadership were anticipated, "nobody predicted the consequences it would trigger."

Currently, after merely 34 games managing his former team, Alonso is unemployed, succeeded by someone who has never overseen a single elite-level contest.

Backing for Alonso emerged from Real Madrid squad members, including Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo and Federico Valverde. The organization also bid farewell to their former player with an emotional tribute, celebrating the 44-year-old as a "Real Madrid icon."

It will fall to the stars wearing white, however, to generate a comeback on the field during the season's second half if Los Blancos hope to capture a significant championship.