Real Madrid midfielder regaining importance in team with Arbeloa at the helm | OneFootball

Having endured a difficult past year or so, Eduardo Camavinga seems to be recovering his level at Real Madrid in recent weeks with Alvaro Arbeloa at the helm.

Indeed, as reported by MARCA, the French international is beginning to reassert himself and the trend suggests he could retain his place in Real Madrid’s starting XI hereon, based on Arbeloa’s recent decisions.

Recovering after a tough period

Camavinga went through a difficult period last season under Carlo Ancelotti and matters were not helped by constant injury issues. There were glimpses of his quality during Xabi Alonso’s tenure, but he was still unable to nail down a spot in the team.

But things are starting to look up for the former Rennes wonderkid under Arbeloa.

The new Real Madrid boss had left him on the bench in his first two matches in charge, the Copa del Rey defeat to Albacete and the subsequent league match against Levante. He came on at half-time in that game and has not dropped out of the team since.

Gaining prominence in team. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Indeed, Camavinga has started Real Madrid’s four subsequent league matches against Villarreal, Rayo Vallecano, Valencia, and Real Sociedad, playing the full 90 minutes in three of those.

Meanwhile, he also stared in the UCL tie against AS Monaco, but only appeared as a substitute against Benfica – a game which Real Madrid lost.

Although the run is not yet lengthy, starting in Lisbon will see Camavinga string together a sequence of appearances not achieved since March 2024.

What has convinced Arbeloa is the range of options the Frenchman provides. He is effective at regaining possession, drives play forward and offers versatility. And the 23-year-old hopes to make the most of this continued presence in the team.