Real Madrid surprises/ Arbeloa does not play, the coach makes a strong decision

2026-02-11 00:00:59 / SPORT ALFA PRESS

Real Madrid surprises/ Arbeloa does not play, the coach makes a strong decision

The Madrid captain is no longer active, although he has fully recovered from physical problems. He is 34 years old and wears the captain's armband at Real Madrid. When he plays, of course. He is one of the last flag-bearers of the "merengue", but he does not go down to the field. Dani Carvajal has fully recovered from injury, while coach Alvaro Arbeloa does not activate him.

Last Sunday at the Mestalla, against Valencia, the coach preferred Real Castilla's youngster David Jimenez from the first minute and activated Alexander-Arnold in the 76th minute. Carvajal remained on the bench, he did not even come out to warm up and after the match he was seen talking to the athletic trainer, Antonio Pintus.

As is usually the case in such cases, doubts are related to the expiration of the contract. Carvajal has a contract until June and is approaching retirement age, according to the club. The coach is working with the aim that the "old" flag decides to finally end the cooperation without much noise.

Real Madrid's silence regarding the contract renewal, according to "Mundo Deportivo", speaks more than a thousand words. Doubts remain, given that we are talking about a starter for the Spanish national team, who in a few months will play in the World Cup. Also, we are talking about a player who, with the Real jersey, among many trophies, has won 6 Champions Leagues. But it is now clear, the flag-players of the clubs no longer exist.

 

Happening now...

ideas