Xabi Alonso

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Chelsea’s underperforming stars challenged to prove worth to incoming Xabi Alonso

Chelsea’s underperforming stars challenged to prove worth to incoming Xabi Alonso

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Confirmation on Sunday of the former Real Madrid boss’ appointment on a four-year deal has brought reason for optimism the club have learned from past mistakes and may be about to emerge from a prolonged period of underachievement.
Kylian Mbappe scores penalty as crisis-hit Real Madrid beat Levante

Kylian Mbappe scores penalty as crisis-hit Real Madrid beat Levante

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Real received a hostile reception from their own supporters.
Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid as Alvaro Arbeloa takes charge

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid as Alvaro Arbeloa takes charge

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Former Real midfielder Alonso signed a three-year deal in May last year when succeeding Carlo Ancelotti.
Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after less than eight months in charge

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after less than eight months in charge

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Alonso had come under increasing pressure and the club announced the decision following Sunday’s Spanish Super defeat to Barcelona.
Luis Enrique says Ousmane Dembele ticks the boxes needed to win Ballon d’Or

Luis Enrique says Ousmane Dembele ticks the boxes needed to win Ballon d’Or

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

The France international netted in Paris St Germain’s rout of Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Xabi Alonso pays tribute to predecessor Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid unveiling

Xabi Alonso pays tribute to predecessor Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid unveiling

Mon, 26 May, 2025

The Spanish giants confirmed the appointment of their former midfielder on a three-year contract on Sunday.
Real Madrid appoint Alonso as manager on three-year contract

Real Madrid appoint Alonso as manager on three-year contract

Sun, 25 May, 2025

Real Madrid appoint Alonso as manager on three-year contract
Xabi Alonso confident Leverkusen can finish season with Europa League win in Dublin

Xabi Alonso confident Leverkusen can finish season with Europa League win in Dublin

Tue, 21 May, 2024

The Bundesliga side have not lost in 51 games this term.
Leverkusen secure late draw to set unbeaten record and reach Europa League final

Leverkusen secure late draw to set unbeaten record and reach Europa League final

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Substitute Josip Stanisic slotted in with what proved to be the last kick of the game
Xabi Alonso has ‘nothing new to say’ about Liverpool and Bayern Munich links

Xabi Alonso has ‘nothing new to say’ about Liverpool and Bayern Munich links

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Head coach Alonso is contracted to Bayer Leverkusen until the summer of 2026.
Xabi Alonso and Steven Gerrard contenders to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

Xabi Alonso and Steven Gerrard contenders to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

The 56-year-old has informed the club’s ownership of his shock decision to leave Anfield at the end of the season.

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