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Real Madrid Appoints Xabi Alonso as New Head Coach

5/25/2025

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Real Madrid has made a thrilling move by appointing club legend Xabi Alonso as their new head coach, starting June 1, 2025. After a successful stint at Bayer Leverkusen, where he clinched the Bundesliga title, Alonso is set to take the reins on May 26, stepping in for Carlo Ancelotti, who is heading to the Brazilian national team.

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Real Madrid has made a thrilling move by appointing club legend Xabi Alonso as their new head coach, starting June 1, 2025. After a successful stint at Bayer Leverkusen, where he clinched the Bundesliga title, Alonso is set to take the reins on May 26, stepping in for Carlo Ancelotti, who is heading to the Brazilian national team.