Xabi Alonso has broken his silence following his abrupt departure from Real Madrid, issuing a dignified statement that addresses his time in the dugout. The Basque tactician was relieved of his duties just a day after a painful Super Cup defeat to Barcelona, but he refused to show bitterness, instead sending a clear message of gratitude to his squad and the Bernabeu faithful.Alonso has officially addressed his exit from Real Madrid, taking to social media to share a heartfelt message just hours after his tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu was brought to a premature end. The 44-year-old’s time in charge of Los Blancos was terminated following Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to arch-rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, a result that ultimately convinced the club’s hierarchy to make a change.Despite the stinging disappointment of losing his job in the wake of an El Clasico defeat, Alonso displayed the class that defined his playing career. In a statement posted to his Instagram account, accompanied by an image of him on the touchline, the former midfielder refused to point fingers or offer excuses. Instead, he expressed his pride at having led the club where he won the Champions League as a player, whilst acknowledging the harsh reality that results had fallen short of the lofty standards expected in the Spanish capital."This professional stage concludes, and it has not turned out as we would have liked," Alonso wrote. "Coaching Real Madrid has been an honour and a responsibility."I thank the club, the players and above all the fans and Madrid fans for their trust and support. I leave with respect, gratitude, and pride that I did my best."More to followAdd GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting