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Alvaro Arbeloa reflects on Real Madrid coaching experience

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:40 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Alvaro Arbeloa reflects on Real Madrid coaching experience

Summary

Alvaro Arbeloa discussed his brief tenure as Real Madrid coach, highlighting the challenges during the turbulent 2025-26 season. After Xabi Alonso's departure, Arbeloa's stint was short as he was dismissed at season's end without a major trophy. He has since joined Fulham, leading the team in two matches this season. Arbeloa expressed gratitude for his time at Madrid, viewing it as a valuable learning experience.

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•Real Madrid faced a turbulent 2025-26 season with two coach changes.
•Arbeloa replaced Alonso but did not achieve desired results.
•He is now managing Fulham, already leading in two matches this season.
•Arbeloa regards his Madrid coaching as a learning experience.
•He remains committed to Real Madrid, having a longstanding connection with the club.

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Real Madrid endured quite a turbulent 2025-26 season, which saw two beloved former players take the job on the Merengue bench, only to leave only a few months later, without winning any major trophy.X...
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