Breaking news! Real Madrid officially announces the dismissal of Alonso with a win rate as high as 70%; the reason for his departure revealed by reporters.

Major news from La Liga: Real Madrid confirms that head coach Alonso has been dismissed after only half a year in charge! The decision was mutual, and reporter Matteo Moretto reported that Real Madrid president Florentino Pérezdid not approve of Xabi Alonso’s playing style and training approach.!

Alonso is a celebrated figure at Real Madrid. Before taking over as head coach, he led Bayer Leverkusen to Bundesliga and German Cup victories. Last summer, Alonso was appointed Real Madrid’s manager, replacing the outgoing Ancelotti, signing a three-year contract through 2028. Before his departure, he managed the team in 34 matches across all competitions, achieving24 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, resulting in a win rate of 70.6%, exceeding seventy percent.

Alonso’s tenure at Real Madrid was unique. Although a 70% win rate appears impressive, after 19 rounds in La Liga this season, Real Madrid trails Barcelona by 4 points—more than a full match behind—making it very difficult to catch up. This means losing the La Liga title is highly likely. Additionally, in the Champions League group stage, Alonso’s Real Madrid suffered defeats against Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester City, and also lost heavily to city rivals Atlético Madrid in the league. Real Madrid’s performance in high-profile matches lacked conviction, which contributed to Alonso’s dismissal.

The immediate cause of Alonso’s sacking was the Supercopa final, where Real Madrid lost 2-3 to archrivals Barcelona, allowing Flick to successfully defend the Supercopa title. Alonso’s Real Madrid lacked the strength to compete for titles against top teams, and several key players reportedly doubted his leadership. These combined factors made his departure inevitable.

In my opinion, top elite teams rely on possession-based football, especially in long league title races, where the ability to break down compact defensive blocks is essential. Real Madrid’s transition from counter-attacking to possession play involves a painful adjustment period that cannot be solved by a single coach. With Mbappé joining, the champion Real Madrid ended the season empty-handed, while Paris Saint-Germain, without Mbappé, won six trophies and Dembélé claimed the Ballon d’Or. Whether signing Mbappé strengthened or weakened Real Madrid’s squad is worth pondering. Florentino Pérez must utilize Mbappé well, but the results with Mbappé at Real Madrid might end up being quite the opposite. This is a tough challenge!