'It's been short' - Kylian Mbappe breaks silence on Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid exit as 'Galactico' forward pays tribute to departed boss

Goal | 13.01.2026 08:33
His tenure was, however, ultimately cut short after eight months. The 44-year-old had been falling under mounting pressure after failing to deliver positive results on a consistent basis. A 3-2 reversal against Barca proved to be the final straw - with major silverware falling out of reach in Saudi Arabia.