On what date did Real Madrid confirm he was no longer their coach?
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The club announced his departure by mutual agreement on 12 January 2026, after seven months.
How many matches did Leverkusen go unbeaten in all competitions under him?
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The run reached 51 games without defeat, a European record at the time.
What release fee was Real Madrid reported to have paid for him?
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Reporting put the release fee to Bayer Leverkusen at €12 million to €15 million; that money went to the club, not the coach.
What was his reported salary per season at Real Madrid?
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Reporting put it at €7 million to €9 million a season on a three-year deal.
Which side beat Real Madrid in the Supercopa final the day before his exit?
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Barcelona won the Supercopa final 3-2, and the announcement followed the next day.
Which manager did he succeed at Real Madrid?
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He replaced Carlo Ancelotti, whose second spell at the club ended in 2025.
In which year did he complete his UEFA Pro Licence?
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He finished the Pro Licence in 2018, the year before his first coaching appointment.
Which district of San Sebastián did he grow up in?
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He was raised in Antiguo, within walking distance of Real Sociedad’s old ground.
In which season did Real Sociedad finish second in La Liga with him in midfield?
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They finished two points behind Real Madrid in 2002-03, with Alonso captaining the side at twenty-one.
Which European final did Leverkusen reach and lose in 2024?
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They lost the 2024 Europa League final, the one blemish on an otherwise unbeaten season.
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