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Alvaro Arbeloa

Also known as: Arbeloa

Real Madrid manager who has emphasised consistency and hard work while guiding the club's recent La Liga and Champions League campaign.

Saturday 7 February

  1. Real Madrid seeking consistency, not magic, before Valencia clash

    Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa and striker Kylian Mbappe both emphasize the need for consistency as the team prepares to face Valencia in La Liga, with Arbeloa stressing that hard work rather than magic is required to turn around recent inconsistent performances.

    7 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Mourinho faces former club Madrid in Champions League showdown

    Real Madrid aim to seal direct passage to the Champions League last 16 against Benfica on Wednesday, where they face former coach Jose Mourinho, who coached Madrid between 2010 and 2013. Madrid's new coach Alvaro Arbeloa, a former Mourinho disciple and ex-Madrid defender, will take on his former mentor in what could be a chance for Mourinho to reassert dominance against a club that has not forgotten him.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 25 January

  1. Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid tops La Liga

    Kylian Mbappe scored a brace as Real Madrid defeated Villarreal 2-0 on Saturday, moving the club two points clear atop La Liga. The win marked Madrid's third consecutive victory under new coach Alvaro Arbeloa.

    25 January 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 23 January

  1. Vinicius sparks Real Madrid's bid to top La Liga

    Vinicius Junior's resurgent form, highlighted by a dominant display in Real Madrid's 6-1 Champions League win over Monaco, has lifted the team ahead of a crucial La Liga clash with Villarreal where victory could move them top of the table. Coach Alvaro Arbeloa has backed the Brazilian winger publicly, and Vinicius has credited the fans' support for his return to form after a lengthy scoring drought.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Champions League contenders fight for playoff spots as league phase tightens

    Real Madrid, Liverpool, Inter Milan, and Barcelona are among Europe's major clubs facing crucial Champions League matches this week to secure direct qualification to the knockout phase or avoid additional playoff rounds. The top eight teams qualify directly for the last 16, while teams ranked ninth to 24th must play two-legged playoffs.

    20 January 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 19 January

  1. Real Sociedad end Barcelona's twelve-game winning streak in La Liga

    Real Sociedad defeated Barcelona 2-1 on Sunday, ending the Catalan side's 12-match unbeaten run and narrowing their La Liga lead over Real Madrid to a single point. Barcelona had multiple disallowed goals and hit the woodwork four times but could not overcome goalkeeper Alex Remiro's crucial saves.

    19 January 2026 · The Namibian

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