Overview
- CdS reporting carried by Marca and Football España says Madrid have sounded out AC Milan’s Massimiliano Allegri about taking over in the summer, with the Italian under contract to 2027 and understood to have a release clause.
- Arbeloa convened crisis meetings with the captains and then the full squad after consecutive LaLiga defeats, urging an “extra effort” following a 1-0 home loss to Getafe.
- Club confidence has waned after four defeats in Arbeloa’s first 12 official matches, with The Athletic reporting reduced dressing-room support and renewed internal tensions.
- Injuries to multiple starters have stretched the squad, leaving the defense short for Friday’s trip to Celta Vigo, as Madrid sit four points behind Barcelona and prepare for a Champions League round-of-16 tie with Manchester City.
- The Getafe setback underscored performance and discipline concerns highlighted in coverage, intensifying scrutiny on Arbeloa’s ability to steady results in the coming fixtures.