Real Madrid dumped out by second-tier Albacete in Arbeloa’s first matchAlbacete are 17th in Spain’s second division.
Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid as Alvaro Arbeloa takes chargeFormer Real midfielder Alonso signed a three-year deal in May last year when succeeding Carlo Ancelotti.
Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after less than eight months in chargeAlonso had come under increasing pressure and the club announced the decision following Sunday’s Spanish Super defeat to Barcelona.