Real Madrid’s management will not dismiss Xabi Alonso after the 2026 Spanish Super Cup final loss to Barcelona, and it is highly likely that the Basque coach will remain at the Santiago Bernabéu until at least the end of the current season.
Despite the 3-2 defeat, Real Madrid’s management believes that the team performed well overall in the Super Cup, and the players showed the necessary support for the coach. Therefore, there is no need to dismiss him after the Clásico loss.
While there are indeed many doubts surrounding Alonso and his tactics, especially after the defensive approach he adopted against Barcelona, the defeat was ultimately narrow and hard-fought, and there was a chance for a comeback and a draw in the final moments. Consequently, the situation is not catastrophic and does not warrant immediate intervention or the dismissal of the coach.
There is an understanding that Real Madrid has yet to sign replacements for Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, making it difficult for the team to control possession the way Xabi Alonso would like. This gives the former Bayer Leverkusen coach a particular excuse for his defensive approach in big matches this season.
The lingering question within Real Madrid’s management concerns the squad itself: does it possess the necessary quality and depth to compete for all titles? This issue is unrelated to Alonso or the coach’s identity in general.
Meanwhile, the curse of injuries and the poor physical condition of most players remain major factors hindering Real Madrid’s ambitions this season. Everyone will need to work together to regain the required form and compete for all possible titles this season.
It is worth noting that Real Madrid is in second place in the Spanish League, 4 points behind leaders Barcelona, and is also set to face Albacete in the round of 16 of the Spanish King’s Cup. The Merengues’ chances of qualifying directly for the round of 16 of the Champions League are still alive, after achieving 12 points from the first 6 rounds.
