Real Madrid’s current situation has taken a complete 180 degree turn after their most recent defeat against Getafe (0-1) in La Liga. Just when it seemed like the crisis was finally over, the White team was dealt another blow, falling further away from the top of the Spanish league standings.
It’s not the fault of Lubalo Arbeloa, but he arrived trying to fix what Xabi Alonso started, but several games have passed without any noticeable change or improvement. Indeed, at this point in the season there is a real risk of a trophyless season for Los Blancos.
Lost in Copa del Rey, 2nd place in La Liga title race
Arbeloa lost four of his first 12 games at Real Madrid, and could be said to have tasted defeat in one of the biggest upsets of the season, with a surprising Copa del Rey defeat to Albacete.
Meanwhile, they currently sit in second place in La Liga, four points behind Barcelona, who have returned to the top of the league table, but unfortunately for the coach, he cannot rely on his players who have shown their best performance thus far.
Kylian Mbappu is out indefinitely with a left knee sprain. There are many great players in the team, but everyone will agree that the French superstar will further increase their chances of winning and remains the key to Real Madrid’s Champions League qualification.
There could be even tougher times ahead for Arbeloa and Real Madrid, with the always-dangerous first round of European competition against Manchester City starting on March 11 and the possibility of them being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League.
The big question is how long Florentino Pres’ patience will last – the Real Madrid president has already been booed by the Santiago Bernabé crowd after the disastrous results against Osasuna and Getafe in a season that has had more failures than joys.
