After acting on the Real Madrid bench following the departure of Xabi Alonso, Álvaro Arbeloa had a contrasting experience at the head of the Merengues. Despite a generally complicated end to the season, concluded with a second place in La Liga behind FC Barcelona and without any title, its passage remains marked by a certain sporting instability. A terrible white season for the Madrid club.
His departure now confirmed, several players have paid tribute to him, starting with Kylian Mbappé. But it was above all the exchange between Arbeloa and Gonzalo García that caught the attention on social networks. The former interim coach responded to the striker’s message with strong words: “Thank you very much, Gon. You have been more than just a player to me. I wish I was fairer to you. Go show what you can do.”.
