Real Madrid sacked Xabi Alonso in January this year after appointing him as the replacement for Carlo Ancelotti in June last year.
The Los Blancos appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as Alonso’s replacement with the hope that the result would improve. However, his tenure as manager of Madrid remains unconvincing.
Losses to Getafe and Osasuna meant that the Los Blancos are trailing Barcelona by four points in the La Liga transfer race.
As a result, people are once again speculating about a potential managerial change at Santiago Bernabeu.
There were reports that if Real Madrid fail to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League, they might sack Arbeloa immediately.
However, Madrid did secure a spot in the last 16, and now they will face a daunting task against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
So, if things go wrong, Alvaro Arbeloa could face the axe from the Real Madrid hierarchy. That is why they are already looking for his successor.
Real Madrid are long-term admirers of Jurgen Klopp. Recent reports suggest that Klopp could leave his role at the Red Bull Group. Thus, he could become the next Madrid boss.
However, according to Greame Bailey (via TEAMtalk), Real Madrid are also tracking Aston Villa’s Unai Emery as their next manager.
The Spaniard joined the club when they were in a relegation battle and has made the Birmingham-based club a top 4 contender in the Premier League.
With reports of a possible exit for Emery at Villa Park emerging, the Spaniard may not squander this opportunity to manage perhaps the biggest football club on the planet.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is attracting growing attention from several clubs across Europe and beyond, with the Spaniard believed to be on Real Madrid’s radar ahead of the summer, @TEAMtalk understands.
— Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) March 8, 2026
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