Spanish media surprised after Xabi Alonso’s dismissal: ‘A fairytale that ends in a nightmare’

The day after the lost Supercopa final against FC Barcelona (3-2), Xabi Alonso was fired as coach of Real Madrid. Despite the previous winning streak, the narrow defeat against the rival was reason enough for the Madrid club to send the 44-year-old Spaniard away. Spanish media are divided. “His position did not appear to be in danger.”

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