Madrid, Alvaro Arbeloa and Real
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Many Real Madrid fans are in shock at Alvaro Arbeloa's appointment as manager - is it a hasty move or a shrewd decision?
For the second season in a row, Los Blancos fell short against Barcelona in the battle for the Spanish Super Cup crown, losing 3–2 at Alinma Bank Stadium on Sunday evening. The game was the last Xabi Alonso managed at his former club before his sudden exit the following day.
Striker Kylian Mbappe was absent as Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa took charge of his first training session on Tuesday, after replacing Xabi Alonso at the helm of the Spanish giants.
Real Madrid are keeping tabs on former Premier League managers Jurgen Klopp and Enzo Maresca ( h/t Foot Mercato ). Madrid recently made a surprise call by sacking Xabi Alonso, while appointing Castilla head coach Alvaro Arbeloa as his successor.
Los Blancos will look to advance to the Copa Del Rey quarterfinal just 48 hours after Xabi Alonso’s departure from the dugout.