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Xabi Alonso reflects on painful departure from Real Madrid

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Xabi Alonso reflects on painful departure from Real Madrid
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Xabi Alonso spoke candidly about his sacking from Real Madrid during a recent interview. The former head coach, whose tenure lasted only six months, expressed that the abrupt end left him with 'a scar.' He described the experience as hurtful but noted that he has since healed and is now focused on his role at Chelsea in the Premier League. Alonso committed to carrying the motivation he had at the beginning of his time in Madrid into this new chapter of his career.

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  • •Alonso's stint at Real Madrid lasted only six months.
  • •He was dismissed amid reported internal issues at the club.
  • •Alonso has since taken a position at Chelsea in the Premier League.
  • •He described his departure as leaving him with a scar that has since healed.
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  • 7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso opens up on Real Madrid setback: ‘I got a scar, but it has healed’
  • 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Xabi Alonso admits Real Madrid left him with ‘a scar’
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Former Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has this weekend opened up on his departure from the club. And the Spaniard did not hesitate in admitting that he was left, at the time, hurt by the situation...

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Xabi Alonso’s stint as Real Madrid manager in the first half of last season was the most puzzling managerial spell in the club’s recent history.The Spaniard was appointed at the beginning of the 2...

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