Arbeloa torn apart by Spanish media after La Liga setback: ‘It’s a sacking record at Real Madrid’

Arbeloa torn apart by Spanish media after La Liga setback: ‘It’s a sacking record at Real Madrid’

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.

Arbeloa’s decision to once again highlight refereeing decisions as a key factor behind the result has not gone down well, particularly given the team’s underwhelming performance.

Spanish media rips in Arbeloa

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 Madrid’s 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 Arbeloa’s approach.

One of the key criticisms centred on his perceived deflection of responsibility, as they stated,

“Clinging to the refereeing after the performance Real Madrid put in shows a lack of responsibility as a manager.”

The same line of discussion continued, with further remarks showing what was seen as a misplaced focus at a critical moment in the season.

“Focusing on the refereeing strikes me as sad,” the panel added.