Álvaro Arbeloa Appointed New Real Madrid Manager

G. E (Elbotola)

18 February 2026at16:15

Real Madrid has announced the appointment of Álvaro Arbeloa as the new first-team manager, replacing Xabi Alonso, who departed his role over a month ago. Arbeloa previously managed Real Madrid Castilla.

Xabi Alonso's tenure lasted seven months and concluded with a 4-3 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. The club's announcement indicates that Arbeloa's appointment is permanent, not interim.

In related news, Arbeloa's start with the team has seen mixed results, including a loss to Albacete in the Copa del Rey. Despite this, he is just two victories away from matching the best start for a Real Madrid manager in the club's history.

It is worth noting that Álvaro Arbeloa was a former teammate of Xabi Alonso at both Liverpool and Real Madrid.

Q&A

What led to Álvaro Arbeloa's appointment as Real Madrid's new manager?

Álvaro Arbeloa was appointed to permanently replace Xabi Alonso, who departed his role over a month prior. His previous experience managing Real Madrid Castilla was a key factor in his promotion.

How did Xabi Alonso's tenure as Real Madrid manager conclude?

Xabi Alonso's seven-month tenure as Real Madrid manager concluded with a 4-3 defeat against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, prompting his departure over a month ago.

What does Álvaro Arbeloa's start as Real Madrid manager imply for club history?

Despite a mixed start, including a Copa del Rey loss to Albacete, Álvaro Arbeloa is remarkably just two victories away from matching the best managerial start in Real Madrid's history.

Álvaro Arbeloa Appointed New Real Madrid Manager

Q&A

What led to Álvaro Arbeloa's appointment as Real Madrid's new manager?

How did Xabi Alonso's tenure as Real Madrid manager conclude?

What does Álvaro Arbeloa's start as Real Madrid manager imply for club history?

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