👀 Arbeloa rests Vinícius for final LaLiga game against Athletic | OneFootball

There is just one round left until the end of the 2025/26 La Liga season.

It will be Real Madrid’s final home game of the season at the Bernabéu, in a match that, according to Cadena SER, will not feature Vinícius Júnior.

According to Javier Herráez’s reporting, Vinícius’ absence from the clash against Athletic was “Arbeloa’s decision.”

“Vinícius spoke with him [about not playing] and, given the commitment the player showed to the team, Arbeloa gave him permission,” the journalist explained.

For that reason, the Brazilian did not train today and, as Herráez confirmed, Vinícius “was given time off” so he would not play in Saturday’s match against Athletic at the Bernabéu.

The journalist reiterated: “It is a decision made by Arbeloa with a player who, along with Bellingham, has been an example of commitment, dedication and great team spirit for him.”

If we won’t have Vini on the pitch, the match will still be very special for the Real Madrid fans.

Dani Carvajal, the captain and a Madridista from birth, is saying goodbye to the club after 23 years wearing the white shirt.

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