Real Madrid: Álvaro Arbeloa's future tied to the Champions League

04.04.26 FT LaLiga Spain

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Last night, Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Mallorca in La Liga. This crucial setback in the title race means Álvaro Arbeloa's future now hinges on the Champions League.

Real Madrid now sits seven points behind leaders Barcelona, with just eight matches remaining in the La Liga season. According to information from AS newspaper this Sunday, Álvaro Arbeloa’s future will now be played out in the Champions League.

With the league title looking increasingly out of reach, the Spanish coach is out of second chances on the European stage if he wants to remain at the helm of the Merengues for the 2026-27 season. As Real Madrid prepares to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals, Arbeloa is well aware of what the club’s hierarchy expects from him.

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