Real Madrid fans demand Alonso’s dismissal after bitter defeat to Barca

The 2-3 defeat against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final triggered a wave of harsh criticism towards coach Xabi Alonso, as numerous Real Madrid fans publicly demanded his dismissal.

The painful loss to archrival Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final has pushed coach Xabi Alonso into the eye of the storm. Immediately after the final whistle, a surge of anger from Real Madrid supporters erupted intensely, with widespread calls for the Spanish coach’s sacking flooding social media.

The El Clásico held in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) on the evening of January 11 delivered 90 minutes of intense drama. However, the 3-2 outcome favoring Barcelona left “Los Blancos” fans unable to swallow their disappointment, especially as Real Madrid continued to struggle against their long-time rivals in crucial matches.

In the heat of anger, Xabi Alonso became the main target of criticism. Many fans believe the 1981-born strategist must take direct responsibility for the loss, citing his series of puzzling substitutions in the second half.

“I don’t understand what Alonso was thinking making those changes. Real was playing well, but he messed it up himself,” a frustrated supporter commented.

“This isn’t the first time. Alonso’s second-half decisions this season have been unacceptable,” another opinion agreed.

These unconvincing choices not only failed to improve Real Madrid’s gameplay but also caused the team to lose rhythm, allowing Barcelona to fully exploit opportunities and decide the match.

On forums and social media platforms, the criticism quickly escalated. Many fans didn’t hesitate to urge the club’s management to take strong action.

“Fire Alonso immediately. Real Madrid cannot accept a trainee coach in El Clásico matches,” a harsh user declared.

“His reputation as a player doesn’t make him a good coach. Real needs someone with more courage,” another comment stated.

Since the start of the season, Real Madrid’s performance has been inconsistent, lacking stability in both style and results. Although still in contention for titles, repeated defeats against major rivals like Barcelona have severely shaken fans’ confidence in Xabi Alonso.

“We lost not only because of the players but due to the coaching decisions,” a fan bitterly summarized.

As a result, pressure is mounting heavily on the Spanish coach’s shoulders. In the harsh environment of Real Madrid, where results are the only measure of survival, Xabi Alonso knows that without delivering quick responses through convincing performances and outcomes, his position at Bernabéu will be difficult to secure long-term.