Why Real Madrid cannot afford to gamble on Alvaro Arbeloa any longer

Why Real Madrid cannot afford to gamble on Alvaro Arbeloa any longer

There is a growing sense within Real Madrid that a decisive summer lies ahead, and at the centre of it all is the future of Alvaro Arbeloa.

What once appeared to be a transitional appointment with potential has quickly turned into a situation that now demands serious reflection at the board level.

While Arbeloa has undeniably improved relationships within the dressing room, especially when compared to the turbulence seen under Xabi Alonso, results remain the ultimate currency at a club of Madrid’s stature.

And in that regard, the numbers simply do not support his case.

For a brief period, it seemed like Arbeloa had found the right balance.

March offered a glimpse of what this team could be under his guidance, and despite a crippling injury list that sidelined key names, Madrid produced a run of five consecutive victories.

During that stretch, the team looked organised, disciplined, and committed to a clear tactical structure.

High-profile wins, including eliminating Manchester City and securing victory in the derby, suggested that Arbeloa might have been building something sustainable despite adversity.

Everything changed in a month

However, that optimism has since faded dramatically, as April has exposed the fragility of that progress.