July 24, 2026
Chelsea finish tenth in the league last season following a disappointing, trophyless campaign and fail to qualify for European competition
The 44-year-old Spaniard's appointment comes a day after Chelsea were beaten 1-0 by Man City in the FA Cup final
He expects tougher match as Real improves under new manager Arbeloa
He was hired for the long term, but his exit underlines Real’s impatience
Real Madrid has shown signs of a turnaround with two wins in their last three league games
Asked whether his job could be at risk if Real falter against City, Alonso remained defiant
Real have slipped further behind Barcelona and now face a crucial European test
The forward has had a testy relationship with Alonso since he took over as manager in May
