Deserved? La Liga names Alonso coach of the month

Details: La Liga has announced the best coach of the championship for August. The award went to Real Madrid's manager Xabi Alonso. Last month, his team won all three matches: against Osasuna (1-0), Real Oviedo (3-0), and Mallorca (2-1).

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Other contenders for the award included Ernesto Valverde from Athletic and Manolo González from Espanyol.

Under Xabi Alonso's leadership, Real Madrid tops the league table.

Reminder: David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger will leave the Madrid club.