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Real Madrid could look to former Bayern Munich coach to lead squad for 2026/27
TL;DR
Real Madrid is considering former Bayern Munich coach Sebastian Hoeneß to lead the team for the 2026/27 season. Hoeneß has successfully managed VfB Stuttgart and is on Real's shortlist of candidates following Álvaro Arbeloa's interim tenure.
Key points
- Real Madrid is considering Sebastian Hoeneß for the 2026/27 season
- Hoeneß previously coached Bayern Munich II and VfB Stuttgart
- Álvaro Arbeloa's interim management did not meet expectations
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Sebastian Hoeneß
Real MadridVfB StuttgartBayern Munich
✅ According to our information, German coach Sebastian Hoeneß (43) of VfB Stuttgart is also on Real Madrid’s internal shortlist of candidates ✅ Real are monitoring Hoeneß very closely. The dominance with which VfB plays without buying established stars is striking ✅ Dieter Hoeneß is the father of Sebastian, Uli Hoeneß his uncle After prematurely sacking Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid’s season actually got worse despite having some top-end talent on the roster. During Alonso’s tenure, parts of the squad bickered with the coach and were said to have a poor work ethic, which was the genesis of the conflict between Alonso and those team members. Hoeneß is known as a “player’s coach”, but his style might even be too rigid for a group that strongly prefers the laissez faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti over having too much of a formal structure in place. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*
Q&A
Why is Real Madrid considering Sebastian Hoeneß as a coach?
Real Madrid is looking at Sebastian Hoeneß due to his successful track record with VfB Stuttgart and his ability to manage without relying on established stars.
What challenges did Real Madrid face under interim manager Álvaro Arbeloa?
Under Álvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid struggled with team dynamics and poor work ethic, leading to a decline in performance despite having talented players.
What is Sebastian Hoeneß's coaching style and how might it fit Real Madrid?
Sebastian Hoeneß is known as a 'player's coach,' but his structured approach may clash with Real Madrid's preference for a more relaxed style, as seen under Carlo Ancelotti.
