Real Madrid return to La Liga on Saturday, 17th January, under pressure following a turbulent start to 2026. Xabi Alonso was sacked by Real Madrid after a series of poor results, including the Spanish Super Cup loss to Barcelona, which highlighted inconsistencies and defensive frailties. Alvaro Arbeloa took over, Softfootball reported.
His first knockout game ended in a 3-2 Copa del Rey defeat to Albacete , but Los Blancos remain second in the table, four points behind Barcelona, and have won eight of nine league matches at the Bernabeu.
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