LaLiga: Real Madrid confirm manager to replace Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid have appointed Alvaro Arbeloa to replace Xabi Alonso as manager.

Alonso was sacked by the Spanish giants on Monday after only seven months.

The decision came a day after Los Blancos lost 3-2 to Barcelona in the SuperCopa final.

Before taking the role, Arbeloa had been working as the coach of Madrid’s reserve team, Castilla.

The 42-year-old began his career as a player at Madrid before a spell at Liverpool, where he played alongside Alonso.

Arbeloa returned to Madrid in 2009 and spent seven seasons at the club before returning to coach with the academy in 2020.