From Thomas Frank to Xabi Alonso here is a list of five managers sacked by top clubs in Europe in 2026. The list also features the likes of Enzo Maresca, Ruben Amorim and Roberto De Zerbi as sacking trends is at its peak in 2026. 

From Thomas Frank to Xabi Alonso, 5 managers sacked by top clubs in Europe in 2026

Real Madrid part ways with Xabi Alonso after Super Cup defeat to Barcelona and appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as new coach. The former defender takes charge ahead of the Copa del Rey clash as Madrid chase stability.


Real Madrid part ways with Xabi Alonso after Super Cup loss, appoint Arbeloa as new coach

After Mbappe's superb opener, Carlos Vicente pulled Alaves level in the second half, but Rodrygo secured the visitors a much-needed victory at Mendizorroza Stadium.

La Liga: Madrid’s Alonso keeps his job following tense win at Alaves

Last season, under Carlo Ancelotti, Los Blancos failed to win a major trophy, and the Italian was at times exasperated with his forward line's unwillingness to work hard enough for the sake of the team as a whole.

Madrid’s new coach Alonso urges Vinicius, Mbappe to be involved defensively for team sake

Taking over in October 2022, Alonso guided Leverkusen to an unbeaten league and cup double in 2023-24, the first Bundesliga title in the club's history. Sports Football

Xabi Alonso confirms Bayer Leverkusen exit at season end amid Real Madrid talks

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso spent five seasons at Real Madrid during his playing career, winning the coveted Champions League and La Liga. Sports, Football

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso shrugs future talks amid Real Madrid links

Victor Boniface's 72nd-minute goal was the difference as Bayer Leverkusen beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 at home, while RB Leipzig won 2-0 at Mainz to go top of the table.

Bundesliga: Victor Boniface sends Bayer Leverkusen past Frankfurt, Leipzig go top

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany and his Bayer Leverkusen counterpart Xabi Alonso on Friday joined the growing chorus calling for action on player workload, amid talks of strikes.

Bayern’s Kompany and Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso call for action on players’ workload amid strike talks

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Thursday that Bayern Munich are the Bundesliga title favourites this season, despite his side's incredible league and cup double last campaign.

Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso backs Bayern Munich for title

Granit Xhaka scored the only goal as a 10-man Bayer Leverkusen beat Kaiserslautern 1-0 to lift the German Cup in Berlin on Saturday and give the club the league-cup double.

Bayer Leverkusen bags maiden league-cup double with victory in German Cup Final

German powerhouse Bayer Leverkusen have scripted history in the Bundesliga after they won their maiden title with an unbeaten season on Saturday (May 18). Needing at least a draw on Saturday at home against Augsburg, Bayer beat their opposite number by 2-1 to claim the title with a historic silver lining.

Bayer Leverkusen script history with unbeaten season to lift maiden Bundesliga title

Bayern Munich's hunt for a new manager has hit a new roadblock as the primary choice, Ralf Rangnick on Thursday (May 2), rejected the chance to join the Bavarian team.

Ralf Rangnick TURNS DOWN Bayern Munich job after Alonso, Nagelsmann rejection

Bayer Leverkusen's undefeated run to their first Bundesliga title was fully deserved and it was an honour to be part of a special day for the club, coach Xabi Alonso said on Sunday.

Bundesliga champion’s coach Xabi Alonso admits Leverkusen still have big goals to achieve this season

Bayer Leverkusen's record-breaking run to their first Bundesliga title was no fluke, with a 16-month plan coming to fruition. The team made sure of their first trophy in 31 years with five matches left in the season, snapping Bayern Munich's 11-year stranglehold on the Bundesliga.

HISTORY! Bayer Leverkusen win maiden Bundesliga title, end Bayern Munich's domestic domination

After Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso ended speculations about a potential move to Liverpool in the summer, reports have surfaced that the Merseyside club is hoping to land Sporting CP's Ruben Amorim.

Revealed! Here’s how much Liverpool would have to pay Sporting to land Ruben Amorim after Alonso snub

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has made a bold statement on his future at the club as the pressure continues to mount on the gaffer. Ten Hag, in his second season with United, is struggling to keep pace in the Champions League qualification race while also facing exit in the group stage of the same competition earlier in this season.

Premier League: Erik ten Hag addresses Manchester United future, says ‘I do not care about it’

Liverpool have pulled out of the race to sign Xabi Alonso as their next manager after reports in Germany stated that the Reds have cooled their interest considering he is likely to stay at Bayer Leverkusen.

Premier League: Liverpool to miss out on signing Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso

Bayern Munich’s hunt for their new manager has seen them open discussions with German rivals Bayer Leverkusen as they target Xabi Alonso. In his second season with the German side, Leverkusen are set to end Bayern’s 11-year dominance at the top of the Bundesliga as they have a 10-point lead with 10 matches to go.

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich open discussions with Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso

Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 draw at Freiburg on Friday, an 87th-minute equaliser from Lucas Hoeler giving leaders Bayer Leverkusen a chance to go 10 points clear.

Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen handed title advantage as Bayern Munich drop points at Freiburg

A long-range shot from Robert Andrich took Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen to a 2-1 home win against Mainz on Friday, setting a new German record of 33 games unbeaten.

Bundesliga: Table toppers Bayern Leverkusen enters German record books after home win over Mainz 05

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso will be a hot managerial property during the European summer after impressing with the German side during the 2023-24 season. Alonso, in charge of Bayer, has led them to the top of the Bundesliga standings despite the one-sided domination of Bayern Munich in the German league for the last decade.

'I have nothing new to say': Xabi Alonso avoids speaking on Bayern Munich, Liverpool links

On Wednesday (Feb 21), the German club Bayern Munich revealed that they have decided to end their collaboration with coach Thomas Tuchel at the end of the ongoing season despite his contract till 2025.

Thomas Tuchel to part ways with Bayern Munich; Xabi Alonso, Jurgen Klopp in fray to succeed him

Goals from Jeremie Frimpong and Amine Adli earned Leverkusen a 2-1 win at Heidenheim on Saturday, sending Xabi Alonso's Bundesliga leaders eight points clear of Bayern Munich in second.

Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen beat Heidenheim to go eight clear, extend unbeaten run to 32 matches

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has signalled his potential successor at the club after he hinted at Xabi Alonso potentially taking over at the club next summer. Alonso, currently in his second season with German side Bayer Leverkusen, has been linked with Liverpool manager role after Klopp decided to step down from his role at the end of the season.

‘The next generation is already there’: Jurgen Klopp hints at potential Xabi Alonso takeover at Liverpool

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