Alvaro Arbeloa

Alvaro Arbeloa is the manager of Real Madrid as of early March 2026. He is newsworthy due to Real Madrid's performance in both La Liga and the Champions League. Recent events show a mixed bag for Arbeloa's team. They briefly topped La Liga after a win against Villarreal in January, fueled by Kylian Mbappe's goals. However, their form has been inconsistent, with losses to Getafe and Benfica, the latter leading to Mbappe questioning the team's desire. They've also had wins against Valencia and Real Sociedad. They are currently trailing Barcelona in La Liga. Arbeloa's team is also facing Manchester City in the Champions League last 16. His relationship with Benfica coach Jose Mourinho, who considers Arbeloa like a child, adds an interesting narrative to their Champions League encounter. Arbeloa's ability to manage star players like Mbappe and Vinicius Jr., and to navigate the pressures of competing for both domestic and European titles, is crucial to Real Madrid's success.