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Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces harsh criticism from Spanish media after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Real Betis, raising concerns about his future. The media highlights this as a potential record for managerial sackings at the club.
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Arbeloa torn apart by Spanish media after La Liga setback: âItâs a sacking record at Real Madridâ
The pressure surrounding Real Madrid continues to intensify, and following the disappointing 1-1 draw against Real Betis at La Cartuja, the spotlight has shifted onto manager Alvaro Arbeloa.
At a time when Madrid needed authority and clarity, what followed instead was more frustration, both on the pitch and in the aftermath.
Arbeloaâs decision to once again highlight refereeing decisions as a key factor behind the result has not gone down well, particularly given the teamâs underwhelming performance.
Criticism quickly gathered pace in the Spanish media, with El Larguero delivering a particularly sharp assessment of the situation.
The general sentiment was already clear that Real Madridâs issues run far deeper than refereeing decisions, and many believe the manager is failing to address them directly.
That frustration was summed up bluntly during the broadcast, where the panel questioned Arbeloaâs approach.
One of the key criticisms centred on his perceived deflection of responsibility, as they stated,
âClinging to the refereeing after the performance Real Madrid put in shows a lack of responsibility as a manager.â
The same line of discussion continued, with further remarks showing what was seen as a misplaced focus at a critical moment in the season.
âFocusing on the refereeing strikes me as sad,â the panel added.
Alvaro Arbeloa is criticized for his team's underwhelming performance and for blaming refereeing decisions after the 1-1 draw against Real Betis.
Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Real Betis in their recent La Liga match.
The draw has intensified scrutiny on Arbeloa, with discussions about the potential for him to be sacked, marking a possible record for managerial dismissals at the club.

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The criticism did not stop there, as the programme went on to underline just how damaging the recent run of results has been in the context of Madridâs expectations.
âIf it werenât for Arbeloa, 5 out of 12 is a sacking record at Madrid.â
However, the most striking comments came from journalist Antonio Romero, who delivered a scathing assessment not just of Arbeloaâs post-match comments, but also of his broader tactical decisions.
âArbeloa tries to explain what happened on the pitch using what he learnt from his idol, Mourinho. Iâd like to hear Arbeloa talk about football.
âLet him explain why he brings on Alaba, who is practically a retired player, when he has Asensio.
âWhy doesnât Carvajal play if Trent has a yellow card? The refereeâs tantrum is not befitting of the Real Madrid manager,â he added.
And as the discussion reached its conclusion, he delivered a final remark that showed just how far confidence in the manager has fallen.
âArbeloa perhaps refuses to talk about football because he feels like a sporting has-been, because as Real Madrid manager he has nowhere left to go,â he concluded.