💥Crisis talks at Valdebebas: Arbeloa gathers the captains | OneFootball

Tension has settled in at Real Madrid after suffering their second consecutive defeat in La Liga. In light of this situation, coach Álvaro Arbeloa has called a crisis meeting at Valdebebas, first meeting with the captains and then with the entire squad. According to Miguel Ángel Díaz on Tiempo de Juego, the coach has demanded an "extra effort" to save a season that has become extremely delicate.

A depleted defense for Vigo

Arbeloa's main obstacle is an unprecedented plague of injuries. Looking ahead to the next match at Balaídos, the team could be missing up to ten players, leaving the defense practically dismantled. With David Alaba nursing an injury and Raúl Asencio affected by a cervical sprain, the coach would have only one natural center-back available out of the five in the squad.

The emotional factor

Despite the physical adversity and the media impact of the "Rodrygo case," the locker room insists they are not giving up. The players have sworn to "finish the job" in this final stretch of the 2026 championship, aiming to shield themselves from external criticism.

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