Three elegantly dressed people pose holding a white jersey with the name Xabi Alonso at an official event.
Florentino Pérez with Xabi Alonso and Nagore Aranburu with her message on Instagram in the background | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Nagore, Xabi Alonso's wife, sends a message at Real Madrid's first match

Nagore Aranburu, wife of Real Madrid's coach, was present at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami to support

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Alex Moreno

Xabi Alonso's debut as Real Madrid's manager didn't go unnoticed. Not only because of what happened on the field, but also because of how accompanied he was in the stands.

Nagore Aranburu, the Donostian coach's wife, wanted to show her support in person and with a message through her social media:

"How exciting, the Club World Cup is starting for us now!"

A brief but very meaningful phrase. Nagore doesn't usually appear much in public, but this time she made an exception. It was a very special day.

Message with photo from the stadium

The message was posted on her Instagram account and didn't come alone. Nagore accompanied it with a photo of herself from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

The image confirmed her presence at the stadium, personally supporting her husband on one of the most important days of his career.

In addition, her look didn't go unnoticed either. She chose jeans and a white T-jersey, a color that represents Real Madrid. A detail that isn't a coincidence.

She also shared several videos in her stories. One of them captured the moment when both teams walked onto the field. A scene full of emotion.

A debut with a bitter taste

Xabi Alonso's debut as Real Madrid's manager wasn't the desired one. His team drew (1-1) against Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup debut.

A soccer coach gives instructions to his players during a break in the game while some players drink water and others listen alertly on the field.
Xabi Alonso during a hydration break | Real Madrid Confidencial

Gonzalo García, one of La Fábrica's gems, put Madrid ahead in the 34th minute with a spectacular finish.

But shortly after, in the 41st minute, Rúben Neves equalized from the penalty spot after a foul committed by Raúl Asencio.

Already in stoppage time, Fede Valverde had the chance to make it 2-1 from the penalty spot, but Bono guessed his shot and saved the Arabs.

Unconditional support

Nagore has spent years accompanying Xabi Alonso at every stage of his career: La Fábrica, Real Sociedad B, Bayer Leverkusen, and back to Madrid.

Her presence at the stadium, her words, and her gestures on social media reflect the pride she feels. The debut wasn't perfect, but the family, as always, was there.

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