Real Madrid fires Xabi Alonso after Barcelona humiliation leaving door open to Liverpool

Real Madrid has decided to move on from Xabi Alonso after just seven months, despite the head coach signing a three-year deal in the summer, after a humiliating loss to Barcelona

Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid with immediate effect(Image: AFP or licensors)

Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid with immediate effect after the club lost 3-2 to arch-rivals Barcelona in the Supercopa de España on Sunday night.

Alonso's role has been under pressure for several months, despite only joining Madrid on a three-year contract this summer. Alonso had the chance to silence his critics against Barcelona on Sunday, but Madrid missed out on the first piece of silverware this season, managing just 29 percent possession throughout the game.

Madrid star Vinicius Junior increased speculation surrounding Alonso's future with a cryptic Instagram post, and the head coach also made risky comments after the defeat. Alonso played down the significance of the Spanish Super Cup, something that the Madrid board and Club President Florentino Perez strongly opposed.

After announcing the decision on Monday, Madrid released a statement to confirm that Alonso's role with the Spanish giants had come to an end. "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," the statement read.

"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.

"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."

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