Calm, Composed, and Back in Madrid: Alonso's Subtle Return After Real Madrid Exit
Days after parting ways with Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso was spotted strolling through Madrid with his wife, far from the Bernabéu spotlight. The departure came shortly after a dramatic 2-3 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup held in Saudi Arabia. Despite the shock, Alonso appeared collected and greeted fans warmly, signaling a new chapter away from the daily pressures of coaching Real Madrid. On the same day, Madrid prepared for a Copa del Rey Round of 16 clash against Alavés under the new coach Álvaro Arbeloa.