Unbelievably, a review of "Xabi Alonso's" record managing away at Anfield after recently leading "Chelsea" to a penalty shootout loss, exiting the 2026-27 Carabao Cup Round of 16.
On 29 Oct 2026, it was surprising to review Spanish coach Xabi Alonso's record managing away at Anfield after he led the "Blues" Chelsea to a 5-6 penalty shootout loss against fellow countryman Andoni Iraola's "Reds" Liverpool, resulting in elimination from the 2026-27 Carabao Cup Round of 16.
This result left Xabi Alonso with a poor record when managing teams at Anfield, marking his third consecutive loss there. The first was when he managed "The Pharmacy" Bayer Leverkusen, losing 0-4 to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on 5 November 2024, a forgettable first return to Anfield as a coach.
Next, the second was managing "Los Blancos" Real Madrid, losing 0-1 to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League on 4 November 2025. The third and most recent was managing "The Blues" Chelsea, losing 5-6 on penalties to Liverpool at Anfield in the Carabao Cup after a 1-1 draw in regular time.