Real Madrid Daily News Roundup
Report says Madrid never targeted Martin Zubimendi despite Alonso’s push; brief 2025 inquiry only courtesy as player had Arsenal pact. Club not convinced for the No.5 role; other profiles prioritised.
Report says Madrid skipped Barca guard of honour after Mbappe overruled Alonso. Racing Santander will perform one before their Copa del Rey tie with the champions.
Brahim Diaz helped Morocco reach the AFCON final, missing a header before going off, as Bono’s shootout saves beat Nigeria. Hosts chase first title since 1976, facing Senegal in Rabat.
Pedja Mijatovic warns Madrid lack a true leader after Copa del Rey loss at Albacete, citing absence of Modric/Kroos/Ramos types. Says complacency hurt and only players can lift the team now.
Endrick, on loan at Lyon, thanks Florentino Perez for understanding his wish for minutes. Hails learning under Xabi Alonso, scores debut winner vs Lille, and asks Madrid fans to back Lyon too.
El Nacional claim Trent Alexander-Arnold will stay at Real Madrid after Alonso’s exit, with Arbeloa in. Injuries, form and Carvajal preference noted; right-back gets a clean slate at the Bernabeu.
Arbeloa takes blame for 3-2 Albacete shock, vows improvement and targets La Liga and Champions League. Praises Vinicius as leader, defends rotation, and says Madrid will respond at the Bernabeu Saturday.
Arbeloa’s first XI: Lunin; Jimenez, Huijsen, Asencio, Fran Garcia; Cestero, Valverde, Guler; Mastantuono, Gonzalo Garcia, Vinicius. Mbappe and Rodrygo out; Castilla talents Cestero and Jimenez start.
Headline teases Klopp interest in Real Madrid job post-Liverpool, but no concrete details provided.
Podcast covers Arsenal and Man City Carabao Cup wins, AFCON semis, and Real Madrid turmoil after Xabi Alonso’s departure.
Albacete fans direct racist chants at Vinicius Jr outside Estadio Carlos Belmonte before Copa del Rey tie. Ongoing issue in Spain; winger targeted again ahead of Real Madrid’s last-16 clash.
After the 3-2 Albacete defeat, Madrid fans slam Andriy Lunin and Vinicius Jr online for poor displays. Arbeloa’s debut marred as Madrid exit Copa del Rey amid backlash towards key duo.
Real Madrid avoid €18m by dismissing Alonso within first year due to clause paying only one year of €9m salary. Arbeloa steps up from Castilla; club earlier paid up to €15m to free Alonso from Leverkusen.
Real Madrid crash out 3-2 at Albacete. Betancor hits late brace after Villar opener; Mastantuono and Gonzalo Garcia score for Madrid. Arbeloa’s debut sours; focus shifts to La Liga and Champions League.
