Alvaro Arbeloa Takes Reins as Real Madrid's New Head Coach After Alonso's Exit

• Alvaro Arbeloa has been appointed as Real Madrid's new head coach, replacing Xabi Alonso who stepped down after seven months.
• Alonso's departure followed a 3-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final and a difficult start to the season.
• Arbeloa, a former Real Madrid defender, previously coached the club's B team, Castilla, and various youth academy age groups.
• He had a successful playing career with Real Madrid, winning eight trophies, and represented Spain in their 2010 World Cup and two European Championship wins.
• Arbeloa's coaching success includes guiding the Juvenil A (under-19) team to a historic domestic treble in the 2022-23 season.

Why It Matters: Former defender Alvaro Arbeloa steps up to lead Real Madrid after Xabi Alonso's unexpected departure.