Madrid
AP
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Real Madrid replaced coach Xabi Alonso with B team manager Álvaro Arbeloa on Monday.
Madrid said in a statement that Alonso left by mutual agreement.
The announcement came a day after Madrid lost to Barcelona 3-2 in the final of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. It ended a tumultuous stint that lasted less than eight months for the former Madrid and Spain midfielder.
“Real Madrid wishes to announce that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to bring his time as first team coach to an end,” Madrid said. “Xabi Alonso will always carry the affection and admiration of all Madridistas…
