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Real Madrid stance on the future of Alvaro Arbeloa beyond this season – report
Real Madrid are approaching a decisive phase of their season and at the centre of it all is the future of Alvaro Arbeloa.
With results under scrutiny and expectations sky-high, the club’s hierarchy has now drawn a clear line regarding the manager’s continuity beyond this campaign.
According to a recent revelation from Ok Diario, Real Madrid are prepared to back Arbeloa, but only if he delivers when it matters most.
As such, winning either La Liga or the UEFA Champions League would effectively secure his position as head coach for next season.
Even without silverware, there is still a potential pathway for him to stay.
As per the outlet, should the team remain competitive in the title race until the very end and produce a strong showing in Europe, his chances of continuing in charge would remain high.
Everyone trusts Arbeloa
Despite inconsistent results, including setbacks like the recent defeat to Mallorca, the management do not view the coach as the primary cause of the team’s struggles.
Instead, responsibility has largely been placed on the players.
That internal backing, however, comes with a condition that results must now follow.
Real Madrid’s leadership are keen to maintain stability and believes Arbeloa has shown enough tactical understanding and leadership qualities to justify continuity.
But belief alone is not enough at a club of this magnitude. Evidence is required. And that evidence may need to arrive immediately.
There is a lot to be done
With Los Blancos currently trailing Barcelona by seven points in La Liga with just eight matches remaining, their domestic title hopes are hanging by a thread.
That shifts the spotlight onto Europe.
The UEFA Champions League now represents Real Madrid’s most viable route to success this season.
Their quarter-final tie against Bayern Munich, as a result, could define the entire story of their campaign.
Failure to overcome Bayern, combined with their fading La Liga challenge, would leave Real Madrid without a clear objective before the season even reaches its final stretch.
On the other hand, a strong performance, particularly a victory against Bayern, could completely shift the mood.
It would not only keep their Champions League hopes alive but also provide the “proof” the board are looking for to justify their continued faith in the manager.
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Real Madrid believe recent events vs Villarreal and Roma were necessary to unite dressing room
As is the case always, there is a lot of noise surrounding Real Madrid. The Merengues continue to wage war against FC Barcelona over the Negreira case while continuing to battle the refereeing system in La Liga.
Performances on the pitch have not met the level of expectations and there is constant scrutiny on the team and the club as a whole.
Not a coincidence
Now, according to Jose Felix Diaz of AS, Real Madrid do not view recent events as isolated incidents. At Valdebebas, the club’s leadership believes that what has happened since the start of La Liga points to something more than a series of coincidences.
In their view, the events suggest a deliberate pattern, with the four-match suspension handed to Vinícius Jr. on Wednesday representing the culmination of what they perceive as a series of provocations.
Relations between Real Madrid and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have been strained for some time, but club officials believe the latest developments go further than previous disagreements.
Their view is that what has happened “has not been accidental”, although this is a reflection of the club’s position rather than an established fact.
Vinicius suspension intensifies the dispute
Real Madrid see the four-match ban imposed on Vinicius as a provocation, both because of its length and, above all, because of the timing of its announcement. The decision was communicated less than two hours before kick-off against Roma.
The RFEF’s disciplinary decisions are usually published in the early afternoon. However, the complexity of the Vinicius case coupled with some other events delayed the publication of all the rulings, not just the one concerning the Brazilian’s red card.
Nevertheless, the timing has reinforced Real Madrid’s existing concerns about their relationship with the governing body.
Mourinho becomes the club’s public voice
The latest disagreement comes after tentative efforts to open a dialogue, which have so far failed to produce meaningful progress. Relations between the two sides appear more distant than ever.
One significant difference this time is that Jose Mourinho has become the principal spokesperson for Real Madrid’s position. The Portuguese coach is prepared to communicate the club’s views directly and without diplomatic restraint.
Mourinho represents the club’s thinking and shares its concerns. His personality and direct communication style align with the message Real Madrid want to convey.
Comeback in Rome could prove a turning point
Despite the growing tension off the pitch, Real Madrid believe their recent performances could have a positive impact within the squad.
The club consider the events of Saturday and the comeback against Roma on Wednesday to have been particularly important.
There is a strong belief at Valdebebas that the team needed moments of adversity and a comeback of that magnitude to achieve greater unity within the dressing room.
The Champions League battle in Rome is therefore viewed as more than just another result. Internally, the conviction is that the experience could help strengthen the team’s collective spirit and bring the players together at a crucial stage of the season.
