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Real Madrid Appoints Álvaro Arbeloa As First-Team Manager After Success With Youth Teams

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Real Madrid has named former defender and Castilla coach Álvaro Arbeloa as the club’s new first-team manager, the club confirmed in an official statement. The 43-year-old, a lifelong Madridista, moves up after six years of coaching within Real Madrid’s youth academy and reserve setup, making his appointment a major internal promotion. According to the club, “Álvaro Arbeloa will be the new first-team coach. He has been in charge of Castilla since June 2025 and has spent his entire coaching career in our youth academy since 2020. He led the Under-14s A to a league title in 2020–2021, coached the Under-16s in 2021–2022, and the Under-19s from 2022 to 2025. With the Under-19s, he won a treble in 2022–2023 (League, Copa del Rey, and UEFA Youth League) and another league title in 2024–2025.” Arbeloa enjoyed a distinguished playing career at Real Madrid from 2009 to 2016, making 238 appearances and winning eight major trophies, including two Champions League titles, one La Liga crown, two Copa del Rey trophies, one Club World Cup, one UEFA Super Cup, and one Spanish Super Cup. He was also part of Spain’s golden generation, lifting the 2010 World Cup and the 2008 and 2012 European Championships. The appointment follows the mutual departure of Xabi Alonso as first-team coach earlier this month. Sources say Arbeloa’s promotion is aimed at maintaining continuity, prioritizing youth development, and leveraging his deep knowledge of the club during this transitional period. During his playing days, Arbeloa was known for his versatility, tactical intelligence, and reliability as a full-back. He played a key role during the shift from the Galácticos era to the Cristiano Ronaldo-led dominance, contributing to multiple domestic and European titles. Arbeloa began his coaching career immediately after retiring in 2017, joining Real Madrid’s academy in 2020. He quickly gained a reputation for nurturing talent and implementing possession-based, structured football. His greatest success came with the Juvenil A (Under-19) team, securing a historic treble in 2022–2023 and a league title in 2024–2025. After stepping up to Castilla in June 2025, he guided the reserve team to a mid-table finish in the Primera Federación while integrating several academy graduates into the first-team squad. Club president Florentino Pérez is said to have personally backed Arbeloa’s promotion, seeing him as the ideal link between Real Madrid’s youth system and the senior team.

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BREAKING: Real Madrid Sack Xabi Alonso After Super Cup Loss To Barcelona

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Real Madrid have officially ended their association with head coach Xabi Alonso, just hours after the club’s dramatic three–two defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final played in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The club confirmed that the decision was reached by mutual agreement, bringing an abrupt end to the forty-four-year-old’s short spell in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu. The timing of the exit, coming less than a day after the painful loss to their fiercest rivals, has fueled speculation about mounting internal pressure within the club. Alonso, who returned to Madrid last summer from Bayer Leverkusen, endured a difficult and turbulent tenure. Reports of dressing-room unrest had followed him in recent weeks, with claims that he was struggling to retain the full support of the squad. The Super Cup defeat, which saw Madrid surrender late against Barcelona, appeared to be the final straw. In an official statement, the club said, “Real Madrid CF announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to end his time as first team coach.” Despite the sudden nature of the decision, Real Madrid paid glowing tribute to the former midfielder, adding, “Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of all Madrid fans because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always represented the values of our club. Real Madrid will always be his home.” The statement also acknowledged the efforts of Alonso’s backroom staff, saying, “Our club thanks Xabi Alonso and his entire technical team for their work and dedication during this time, and wishes them the best of luck in this new stage of their lives.” While the club maintained a cordial tone, the swift move has left supporters stunned. With crucial fixtures ahead in both La Liga and the Champions League, attention now turns to how Real Madrid will steady the ship following Alonso’s sudden departure.

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Real Madrid And Barcelona Set For Spanish Super Cup Final After Convincing Semi-Final Wins

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Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to face off in the Spanish Super Cup final after both teams secured impressive semi-final wins in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Los Blancos reached the final with a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid. Federico Valverde opened the scoring with a spectacular free-kick just 77 seconds into the match, and Rodrygo extended the lead in the second half with a composed finish after a slick run past Atletico’s defense. Alexander Sorloth pulled one back for Atletico, but it wasn’t enough to stop Carlo Ancelotti’s side from advancing. Barcelona stormed into the final with a dominant 5-0 win over Athletic Club, demonstrating their attacking strength under Hansi Flick and leaving no doubt about their readiness for the clash with their historic rivals. Sunday’s El Clasico in the Spanish Super Cup promises high drama, with Real Madrid chasing a 14th title and Barcelona looking to continue their dominant run. The tournament continues to be hosted in Saudi Arabia until at least 2029, following an agreement with the Spanish Football Federation.

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Real Madrid Fall 2–1 To Man City As Pressure Mounts On Xabi Alonso

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Real Madrid’s night at the Bernabéu ended in frustration as Manchester City edged out a 2–1 win, a result that immediately placed renewed scrutiny on Xabi Alonso’s position. The encounter had been framed as a decisive moment for the coach, and the loss now leaves his future in the hands of Florentino Pérez. Madrid actually started with purpose, imposing themselves in the early stages and creating enough danger to go ahead more than once. Their breakthrough finally arrived in the 28th minute when Rodrygo—ending a long goal drought—finished confidently and briefly lifted the mood inside the stadium. That momentum evaporated quickly. City responded through Nico O’Reilly, who levelled soon after, and the turnaround was complete before the interval when Erling Haaland converted a penalty in the 43rd minute to make it 2–1. The performance was uneven—far from Madrid’s poorest but never fully convincing. With Kylian Mbappé unavailable, the team lacked sharpness in key moments, and the crowd made its displeasure clear through whistles and flashes of anger as the match slipped away.

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Mac Allister Header Gives Liverpool 1-0 Win Over Real Madrid In Champions League Clash

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Liverpool earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over Real Madrid in a thrilling Champions League clash at Anfield. The decisive moment came in the 61st minute when Alexis Mac Allister found space inside the box to head in Dominik Szoboszlai’s pinpoint cross, leaving Thibaut Courtois with no chance. Courtois had been Madrid’s standout performer before the goal, producing a string of top-class saves to deny Darwin Núñez and Mohamed Salah. But his efforts weren’t enough to prevent Liverpool from breaking through. Real Madrid’s defense struggled to cope with the Reds’ relentless pressing and quick transitions, while their attacking play lacked the cutting edge needed to trouble Alisson Becker. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s highly anticipated return to Anfield, now in Real Madrid colors, drew boos from the home supporters. The former Liverpool star came on in the 82nd minute but couldn’t make a difference against his old club. Madrid boss Xabi Alonso introduced Rodrygo and pushed Fede Valverde further forward in search of an equalizer, but Liverpool’s organization and counter-attacking threat saw them comfortably see out the win on Matchday 4 of the 2025 Champions League.

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Alexander-Arnold Says He Will Always Love Liverpool No Matter the Reception

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Trent Alexander-Arnold says he will always love Liverpool regardless of how he is received at Anfield when Real Madrid face his former club in the Champions League on Tuesday. The 27-year-old defender is expected to be included in Real Madrid’s squad for the clash after recovering from a hamstring injury. Speaking to Prime Video Sport ahead of the match, Alexander-Arnold said: “When the draw was announced, I think everyone kind of knew it was going to happen — it was destined for that fixture to come. Obviously, they’re a top team, so I knew at some point I’d end up going back there or playing against Liverpool. It’s happening so soon. Mixed emotions. I think it’ll be a very, very difficult game but one that I’m excited for.” Alexander-Arnold said he will not celebrate if he scores and addressed the reception he expects from Liverpool fans, adding: “Whatever way I’m received is the decision of the fans. I’ll always love the club, I’ll always be a fan of the club. I’ll always be thankful for the opportunities and the things we achieved together – they’ll live with me forever. No matter what, my feelings won’t change towards Liverpool. I’ve got memories there that will last me a lifetime and, no matter how I’m received, that won’t change.” The right-back’s move to Madrid reunited him with England team-mate Jude Bellingham, who he admitted played a key role in convincing him to join the Spanish giants. “There was a lot of speculation, the ‘agent Jude’ stuff,” Alexander-Arnold said. “It was more so in his first season (at Real), we’d meet up at England camps and everyone would want to know what it was like behind the scenes. “He said it was incredible, and he’d never seen anything like it. The drive from the whole club to win and the expectation to win. He talked so highly of the club, and I’d made my mind up at the end of the day, I needed a change for me. I wanted a new challenge on and off the pitch.”

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Real Madrid and Super League Promoters Seek Over $4 Billion in Compensation from UEFA

Real Madrid and Super League Promoters Seek Over $4 Billion in Compensation from UEFA

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Real Madrid and the promoters of the European Super League are seeking more than $4 billion in damages from UEFA, claiming the governing body unfairly blocked the breakaway competition, a source told AFP on Thursday. A Spanish court on Wednesday rejected an appeal from UEFA related to the Super League. The Super League, proposed in 2021 by 12 top European clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona, collapsed shortly after its announcement amid strong opposition from English fans and threats from UEFA and FIFA. In December 2023, the European Court of Justice ruled that UEFA’s ban on the Super League violated European law. Last year, a Spanish judge found that FIFA and UEFA had “prevented free competition” by opposing the league, ruling their actions as anti-competitive and an abuse of dominant position. The Madrid court also dismissed appeals from La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation on Wednesday. A22 Sports Management, the league’s promoter, said UEFA had “refused any path of compromise or reform” despite months of discussions, leaving them “no other choice” but to seek compensation for the damages caused. “After years of legal proceedings, UEFA can no longer ignore binding court decisions,” said A22 CEO Bernd Reichart. “By abusing their monopoly and blocking new initiatives, they have caused significant harm to clubs, players, and other stakeholders across Europe.” UEFA, however, stressed that the ruling does not validate the abandoned 2021 Super League project nor affect its current regulations, which were updated in 2022 and 2024. “These rules ensure that any cross-border competitions are assessed on objective, transparent, non-discriminatory, and proportionate criteria,” the governing body said. Real Madrid described the ruling as a “confirmation that UEFA seriously infringed European Union free competition rules by abusing its dominant position.” The club said it will continue to work “for the good of global football and fans” while pursuing substantial damages from UEFA.

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Mbappé And Bellingham Score As Real Madrid Defeat Barcelona 2–1 In El Clásico Thriller

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Real Madrid came out on top in Sunday’s El Clásico, defeating arch-rivals Barcelona 2–1 in a thrilling encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for Madrid early in the first half with a clinical finish, before Jude Bellingham doubled the lead shortly after the break with a powerful strike from the edge of the box. Barcelona fought back late in the game, pulling one back through Robert Lewandowski, but their efforts weren’t enough to stop Madrid from claiming all three points in front of a roaring home crowd. The victory strengthens Madrid’s position at the top of the La Liga table and extends their unbeaten run against Barcelona in competitive fixtures this season. It was a fiery match filled with intensity, drama, and world-class football — a true El Clásico that lived up to its reputation.

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