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The dressing room meeting that sparked stunning turnaround at Real Madrid – report
Just a few weeks ago, Real Madrid looked like a team drifting away from their objectives.
Defeats to Osasuna and Getafe had shaken confidence and seriously damaged their La Liga ambitions.
But football can turn quickly and in Madrid’s case, it has.
The club has undergone a dramatic internal shift, one that has completely changed the mood around the squad.
Just 15 days after that low point, the message coming out of the dressing room following the win over Manchester City was clear and confident,
“We can win La Liga and the Champions League.”
What triggered the change?
Internally, the club points to decisive changes made after the Super Cup.
The departure of Xabi Alonso and his staff, followed by the arrival of Alvaro Arbeloa, is seen as the starting point.
There was a belief that poor planning had affected the team earlier in the season, and now, the physical side of the game is improving, and it is beginning to show on the pitch.
Alongside that, tactical clarity and emotional reset have played a major role.
Players like Federico Valverde and Vinicius Jr., who looked out of rhythm under Alonso, have rediscovered form.
Dressing room meeting that changed everything
However, according to AS, the real turning point came behind closed doors.
A crucial meeting took place in the Valdebebas dressing room, one that forced the squad to confront its own reality.
Notably, key figures like Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe were not present, which allowed the rest of the group to speak openly.
During that meeting, players addressed each other directly, expressing frustrations and acknowledging that the current path was unsustainable.
It was a moment of honesty, one where excuses were dropped, and responsibility was shared.
That meeting created a shift in mentality.
From that point on, the focus moved away from individual roles and towards collective effort.
Right now, despite growing pressure and speculation about potential replacements, the club stands behind Arbeloa, and that backing was communicated clearly to the players.
The result of all these changes is now visible, as Real Madrid have gone from doubt to belief in a matter of weeks.
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Arsenal in contact with Real Madrid forward’s camp over potential transfer – report
Doubts about Rodrygo Goes’ long-term future at Real Madrid having been growing for some time.
The Brazilian’s situation had become uncomfortable over the past couple of seasons as he experienced a sudden decline in form. And, just when it seemed like he was about to turn things around, an ACL injury ruled him out in March earlier this year.
With Rodrygo now facing an extended spell on the sidelines, his recovery will be crucial. He is expected to return in December or January, and the club will monitor how he responds physically before determining what role he will play under Jose Mourinho.
Arsenal keeping tabs on Rodrygo
Now, according to TEAMtalk (h/t Bernabeu Digital), Arsenal are in contact with Rodrygo’s representatives over a potential future move.
The report states that the Gunners had already attempted to sign the Brazilian before his injury, and their interest has now resurfaced ahead of a possible move in the summer of 2027.
The Premier League champions had also explored the possibility of signing Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid this past summer, before he signed a new long-term contract at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Now, their attention seems to have switched Vinicius’ fellow Brazilian forward who is closing in on his return from the ACL rupture.
Real Madrid want to keep Rodrygo until the summer
As already reported, Rodrygo will not leave Real Madrid in January. The intention is for the winger to regain full fitness and become available to Mourinho for the second half of the season.
Real Madrid are not considering selling the former Santos wonderkid during the January transfer window.
Instead, the club intend to reassess his situation next summer, once he has had the opportunity to recover and demonstrate his form on the pitch.
The plan is to have the Brazilian fit and available for the second half of the campaign before making a final decision at the end of the season.
Rodrygo’s performances after returning from injury, together with Mourinho’s assessment of his role in the squad, will help determine what happens next.
Depending on those factors, Real Madrid could consider allowing him to leave or decide that he still has an important future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
For now, Arsenal’s interest remains a possibility to watch, but Real Madrid are focused on Rodrygo’s recovery rather than negotiating a January departure.
