Only the third in history: How Arbeloa joined Real Madrid’s elite coaching club against Monaco | OneFootball

Arbeloa’s Madrid send message across Europe

Only the third in history: How Arbeloa joined Real Madrid’s elite coaching club against Monaco

Real Madrid moved closer to the Champions League round of 16 after 6 - 1 win over Monaco in Alvaro Arbeloa’s first European match in charge.

Arbeloa Announces Himself on the European Stage

Real Madrid continued their strong response under new head coach Alvaro Arbeloa recording dominant 6-1 victory against Monaco on Tuesday in matchday 7 of the Champions League league phase.

The result marked Madrid’s second consecutive win since Arbeloa’s appointment and placed the Spanish giants firmly on course for direct qualification to the last 16.

The strong performance came just days after Madrid recovered from earlier setback against Albacete in the Copa del Rey showing clear progress and renewed confidence under the former club defender.

A Historic First European Night

The Monaco win carried historical significance. Arbeloa became only third coach in Real Madrid history to score six or more goals in his first European match as head coach.

The record is led by Manuel Fleitas who guided Madrid to 7-0 victory in 1959 while Arbeloa now matches benchmark previously associated with Carlo Ancelotti, one of the most successful managers in the club’s history.

The result sent strong message across Europe underlining Arbeloa’s ambition & tactical authority early in his tenure.