who is manager of real madrid
Álvaro Arbeloa is the current manager of Real Madrid.
Quick Scoop: Who manages Real Madrid now?
- Name: Álvaro Arbeloa.
- Role: First-team head coach/manager of Real Madrid.
- Since when: Appointed in January 2026 after Xabi Alonso left by mutual agreement.
- Background: Former Real Madrid and Spain right-back, previously coach of Real Madrid’s youth/B team (Castilla).
In early 2026, Real Madrid parted ways with Xabi Alonso after a difficult run of results, including a high-profile Super Cup defeat, and immediately promoted Arbeloa from within the club structure.
Recent timeline
- Carlo Ancelotti was in charge until 2025.
- Xabi Alonso took over in mid‑2025 with a contract to 2028.
- After a poor stretch of form, he left in January 2026 by mutual consent.
- Álvaro Arbeloa was named the new first‑team coach, stepping up from Castilla.
Mini FAQ
- Is Arbeloa only interim?
Some outlets first described him as interim, but club communications and reports present him as the new first‑team coach at least for the rest of the season.
- Official confirmation?
Multiple football news sites and Real Madrid–focused outlets list Álvaro Arbeloa as Real Madrid’s current manager as of January 2026.
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