"It is a philosophy that was made clear by Arbeloa himself at his unveiling. "On Saturday I turn 43 and 20 of those years have been at this club. Every day I'm at the best club in the world," he said. "This club is about winning, winning, and winning again. When I was a player, I learned those values from the people in that dressing room. They're still there, and that's what matters.""
"The journalists packed into the press conference for Arbeloa's first appearance were well accustomed to such moments. This marked the 17th time there had been a change in first-team coach under Florentino Perez, president since 2009. This latest change came after the departure of Xabi Alonso following the weekend's Spanish Super Cup loss to Barcelona. They are second in La Liga, four points behind their great rivals."
Alvaro Arbeloa's appointment as head coach has provoked scepticism among supporters who view the choice as an unnecessary, premature risk because he lacks a glittering senior managerial CV. The club justified the decision by prioritising identity and continuity, trusting the loyalty and institutional knowledge of someone who spent 20 years at Real Madrid. Arbeloa emphasized winning culture and dressing-room values from his playing days. His experience coaching youth and reserve teams frames expectations about his potential contributions. The change followed Xabi Alonso's departure after the Spanish Super Cup loss to Barcelona. It represents the 17th first-team coaching change under Florentino Pérez and leaves long-term direction uncertain.
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