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Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Arbeloa appointed as coach

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Real Madrid's Spanish coach Xabi Alonso gestures as he gives a press conference at Valdebebas training grounds in Madrid on December 9, 2025 on the eve of their Champions League football match against Manchester City. [AFP]

Real Madrid said Monday that coach Xabi Alonso has left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa.

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