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Sources: Alonso close to being named Madrid boss

Real Madrid lost 4-3 to Barcelona on May 11, 2025, at the Olympic Stadium in a crucial La Liga El Clasico match.
The defeat deepened Real Madrid’s title race troubles, leaving them seven points behind Barcelona with three games remaining.
Carlo Ancelotti, the club’s most successful manager, is set to depart after the season, with Xabi Alonso expected to replace him before the Club World Cup.
Alonso, aged 43, ended his time at Bayer Leverkusen after winning a domestic double and will sign a three-year deal to manage Real Madrid starting early June.
Real Madrid plans Alonso to lead immediately at the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S. To signal a new era, despite a challenging squad and limited preparation time.

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