Xabi Alonso had reportedly lost the Real Madrid dressing room, with the 3-2 defeat against Barcelona being the final nail in the coffin for him.

Xabi Alonso's decision was overruled by Kylian Mbappe after Real Madrid were beaten by Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup.

Real Madrid said Monday that coach Xabi Alonso has left the club by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa.

Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with a thrilling 3-2 Clasico win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

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Xabi Alonso has steadied Real Madrid's ship in recent weeks after a tumultuous period but the Supercopa de Espana 'El Clasico' final against Barcelona on Sunday seems a make-or-break moment for the Spanish coach.

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr and Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone engaged in a heated spat during the Supercopa de Espana semi-final.

Fede Valverde's blistering free-kick and a Rodrygo Goes strike helped Madrid claim a fifth consecutive victory across all competitions.

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Xabi Alonso said he hopes Kylian Mbappe will be back to take part in the Spanish Super Cup, with Los Blancos facing rivals Atletico Madrid in the semi-final on January 8.