Softfootball understands that Real Madrid’s decision to part ways with former head coach Xabi Alonso after a 3–2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final sent shockwaves through the football world.
The confirmation, shared by Fabrizio Romano via his official X account, quickly became a flashpoint for debate, criticism, and rivalry-driven reactions online.
He said:
BREAKING: XABI ALONSO LEAVES REAL MADRID WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.
As the news spread, several X users offered opinions that revealed sarcasm, frustration, reflection, and even outright celebration of Madrid’s misfortune.
Zito (@Sparzito_) appeared to mock Alonso’s ambitions, hinting that the coach may already be eyeing another high-profile but troubled job at Manchester United.
He wrote:
Lol he wants to go to Man United this one, he wants to go save the sinking ship you’ll see
Demigod (@demigodGMI) seemed more focused on ridiculing Real Madrid’s decision-making. His comment questions whether Alonso ever deserved the elite label, framing Madrid’s appointment as naïve.
He posted:
Damn After his success at Leverkusen, Madrid thought they got a world class coach Lmao
Offering a more analytical stance, Albert Nat Hyde (@BongoIdeas) suggested Alonso’s move was a strategic error. His message reflects caution, arguing that certain clubs are unforgiving environments where even top managers struggle to survive.
He wrote:
Alonso should have stayed at Leverkusen and built a legacy. Real Madrid and Man Utd are not clubs for any elite coach to be.
Fineboy Tunde (@fineboytunde_) focused purely on the speed of Alonso’s downfall, expressing disbelief at how ruthless the club’s standards remain. His message suggests joy at Real Madrid’s struggles and frames the sacking as the start of a wider collapse.
He stated:
Bro didn’t even last half a season. Madrid retribution days are here. I live for days like this, all the 15UCL you will vomit it with the amount of beatings you will receive in coming days.
Finally, Totinho (@Totinhiiio) offered a calmer and more reflective perspective. His comment highlights the crushing pressure at Real Madrid, presenting Alonso’s exit as evidence that even the most perfect appointments can unravel quickly.
He said:
The quiet truth most fans won’t admit is that Xabi Alonso walking away from Real Madrid right now quietly proves even the perfect manager choice can crumble fast when the pressure hits harder than anyone expected.
Together, these reactions paint a clear picture: Alonso’s dismissal is being viewed not just as an individual failure, but as another chapter in the ongoing debate about whether elite managers can truly thrive under the relentless demands of football’s biggest clubs.
