Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid Nightmare: 'Didn't Know I Came Here To Coach Little Children'

• Real Madrid parted ways with Xabi Alonso after their Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona.
• Alonso, who led Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga title, struggled with player egos and star power at Madrid.
• He was accused of 'over-coaching' a squad featuring Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham.
• Reports reveal Alonso expressed early frustration in November, stating, "I didn't know I came here to coach little children," regarding team attitude.
• Alvaro Arbeloa has been appointed as the new coach after Alonso's sacking; Real Madrid is currently second in La Liga.

Why It Matters: Xabi Alonso's tenure at Real Madrid was short-lived due to player egos and his frustration with their attitude.