Head coach Xabi Alonso has parted ways with Real Madrid by mutual agreement following the team's loss to Barcelona in the Super Cup final. The club expressed gratitude for Alonso's contributions, highlighting his status as a club legend and his embodiment of Real Madrid's values. Alonso, who joined Real Madrid as a player in 2009 and returned as head coach last summer, leaves after a brief tenure in charge. Prior to his return to Madrid, Alonso achieved notable success managing Bayer Leverkusen in Germany.