Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after the Spanish Super Copa final defeat against Fc Barcelona in Jeddah.
The Castilla Coach Alvaro Arbeola Appointed as new Coach with Immediate effect until June 2026 .
Who is Real Madrid’s new Coach?
Full name: Álvaro Arbeloa Coca
Age: ~43 years old
Nationality: Spanish
Playing Career: Former professional right-back/defender
Coaching Background
Has spent his entire coaching career within Real Madrid’s academy system since 2020.
Progressed through:
Under-14s A team
Under-16s
Under-19s
Real Madrid Castilla (B team) — became coach in June 2025.
Youth Coaching Achievements
With Real Madrid youth teams:
Under-14s (2020-21): League title winners.
Under-19s (2022-23): Historic treble — League, Copa del Rey & Youth Champions Cup.
Under-19s (2024-25): League champions.
Playing Career Highlights
As a player for Real Madrid (2009–2016):
238 official matches in all competitions.
8 major trophies, including:
2× UEFA Champions League
1× La Liga
1× Club World Cup
2× Copa del Rey
1× Spanish Super Cup.
With the Spanish national team:
2010 FIFA World Cup winner
UEFA European Champion in 2008 and 2012
56 international caps.