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Sources: Alonso close to being named Madrid boss

  • Real Madrid lost 4-3 to Barcelona at the Olympic Stadium on May 11, 2025, putting them near a trophy-less season.
  • This defeat intensified speculation about Carlo Ancelotti's departure after four highly successful years and 15 trophies at Real Madrid.
  • Spanish media report that Xabi Alonso is set to replace Ancelotti with a three-year contract and take charge immediately for the upcoming Club World Cup in the US.
  • Sources state Alonso will lead the team starting June 14, aiming to win the €150 million prize in a tournament considered vital by the club hierarchy.
  • Alonso's appointment signals a prompt transition without an interim coach, reflecting Real Madrid's urgency to start a new competitive cycle.
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