Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa is reportedly set to make three key changes in the squad ahead of facing Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The clash is set to be Arbeloa’s most important one since taking over the helm in January this season.
According to Defensa Central, Alvaro Arbeloa is considering dropping Eduardo Camavinga, Manuel Ángel, and Brahim Díaz from the starting XI ahead of facing Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals. The coach is seemingly unhappy with their performances, and there is no room for error in this crucial time of the season.
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The report further claims that Arbeloa is worried about his future as Real Madrid head coach, and only securing a major title can secure his job. Los Blancos are currently seven points behind Barcelona in the LaLiga title race after a 2-1 loss to Mallorca over the weekend. It will be difficult to catch up to their rivals if they do not falter in the final seven games, including a Clasico, in the league.
Therefore, Real Madrid only have a fair chance of winning the Champions League this season, and Alvaro Arbeloa will not have any room for error in the upcoming quarter-final clash. The Spaniard’s future at the Bernabeu will reportedly depend on how Los Blancos perform in the Champions League. Failure to secure the title will lead to a major overhaul of the current squad and Arbeloa being replaced, per the report.
Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa makes feelings clear after 2-1 loss to Mallorca in LaLiga
In the post-match press conference after the 2-1 loss to Mallorca over the weekend, Alvaro Arbeloa addressed concerns about his side and what they’ll focus on next. He said (via GOAL):
“Well, it’s clear that things have become more difficult than they were before the match began. We have eight rounds left, and essentially this is what I told the players: regardless of the league situation, or the gap that may separate us from Barcelona, our next goal is to win the remaining matches.”
Speaking of the challenges ahead, he mentioned:
“To do that, we have to play better than we did today and perform at a much higher level. We are fully aware of that, and of course everything has become more difficult, because the number of remaining matches is dwindling, and the gap may widen tonight, but our goal must remain the same: to win all our upcoming matches.”
Despite their recent setback, Real Madrid remain contenders to win both LaLiga and the Champions League. All eyes will be on the final games in the league and the UCL quarter-finals against Bayern Munich for Los Blancos to end their season on a high note before the players head to the World Cup this summer.
Edited by Pratyasha Sarkar
