Madrid's Season of Discontent Under Arbeloa
Alvaro Arbeloa, who stepped into the hot seat in January after replacing Xabi Alonso, has found himself in an unenviable position. His tenure has seen Real Madrid crash out of the Champions League in the quarter-finals against Bayern Munich. This early exit crushed hopes of European glory.
Domestically, the situation is equally bleak. With just four games remaining in La Liga, Real Madrid trails arch-rivals Barcelona by 11 points. This considerable deficit all but guarantees a second consecutive season without a major trophy – a scenario simply unacceptable for a club of Real Madrid's stature.
