Crisis at Real Madrid: Álvaro Arbeloa calls out his players | OneFootball

Álvaro Arbeloa reportedly addressed the dressing room after the defeat to Getafe

Crisis at Real Madrid: Álvaro Arbeloa calls out his players

The crisis continues at Real Madrid after suffering a second consecutive La Liga defeat, this time against Getafe. Álvaro Arbeloa has stepped up to address his players.

According to information from COPE, coach Álvaro Arbeloa gathered the Real Madrid captains together before speaking to the entire squad and technical staff. Despite his public statements claiming he had "no complaints" about his players, the manager has reportedly demanded an extra effort for the remainder of the season.

In a locker room fully aware of the gravity of the situation, it was crucial to lay down the law and put a stop to the downward spiral, according to the source. The squad is also facing mounting physical issues ahead of the upcoming trip to Vigo this Friday.

With David Alaba doubtful due to calf pain and Raul Asensio nursing a neck injury, the defense could be severely depleted, potentially leaving only one regular center-back available out of five. To make matters worse, tensions are also rising around Rodrigo's situation.