Kylian Mbappe was the first Real Madrid player to pay tribute to former boss Xabi Alonso after his sacking on Monday. And, shortly after the news broke, Mbappe took to his Instagram page to break his silence. 'Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of all Madrid fans because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always represented the values ​​of our club. Real Madrid will always be his home. Another statement a few minutes later added: 'Real Madrid CF announces that Alvaro Arbeloa is the new first-team coach.'

Source: Metro January 13, 2026 17:47 UTC