Latest news

Real Madrid CF v Levante UD - LaLiga EA Sports

'Hasn't been easy for him' - Mbappe criticism addressed by Arbeloa

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has jumped to the defence of Kylian Mbappe amid criticism of the Frenchman, insisting he fully understands the weight of the white shirt. Speaking ahead of a monumental Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich, Arbeloa emphasised the "extraordinary luck" of having the forward available for Europe's biggest stage.

Mbappé changes the dynamic at Real Madrid... Arbeloa: We have a 'problem' with Bellingham

The Merengue dressing room refuses to accept defeat

Vinícius sends a message to Yamal… and reveals the inside story of his contract renewal and his relationship with Alonso and Mbappé

The Brazilian star lays all his cards on the table ahead of the clash with Bayern Munich

"Bellingham in the picture"... Tough questions weigh on Arbeloa’s mind hours before the Bayern Munich clash

Fans are gripped by anxiety following the defeat to Mallorca

A cursed spell… A fierce battle rages between Real Madrid and Al-Hilal

Real Madrid and Al-Hilal assess the damage in a difficult season full of challenges

A comparison reveals the truth… Why do Arbeloa’s mistakes seem more serious than Alonso’s defeats?

The figures are cause for concern

Madrid newspaper: This is the biggest loser against Mallorca

Meringue put in a modest performance ahead of the Bayern Munich clash

RCD Mallorca v Real Madrid CF - LaLiga EA Sports

Arbeloa on the brink at Real Madrid after La Liga slip

Alvaro Arbeloa’s future as Real Madrid head coach is hanging by a thread following a damaging weekend that has all but ended the club's La Liga title hopes. A shock 2-1 defeat at Mallorca, combined with Barcelona’s victory over Atletico Madrid, leaves the former defender facing a make-or-break period in the Champions League to save his job.

Real Madrid opens the door to selling its star player... and Paris is waiting in the wings

A costly mistake rules the player out of Real Madrid's plans

Arbeloa in the wind… a last-ditch lifeline for the Real Madrid manager

The spectre of dismissal hangs over the Real Madrid manager

Arbeloa takes 'absolute' blame for Real defeat

Alvaro Arbeloa did not hold back in his assessment of Real Madrid's shock 2-1 defeat at Mallorca, an outcome that has left their La Liga title aspirations hanging by a thread. The head coach cut a frustrated figure as he watched his side slump to a result that leaves them four points adrift of leaders Barcelona.

Frequently asked questions

: Kylian Mbappe prefers to play on the left wing in attack, although he has been used as a striker in recent years, first by Didier Deschamps for France, then by his ex-boss Luis Enrique at his former club PSG, and now by Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.
: Kylian Mbappe was born in the 19th arrondissement of Paris in France.
: Kylian Mbappe completed his much-anticipated move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 and chose to wear the No.9, previously worn by his former French national teammate and Real Madrid's second highest goalscorer of all-time, Karim Benzema.
: Kylian Mbappe stands at 1.78m (5ft 11in), with his height not regarded as one of his strengths.
: Kylian Mbappe weighs 75kg (165 lbs), making him one of the fastest footballers on the planet.
: In 2004, Kylian Mbappe joined AS Bondy, a club from Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, located in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, where he was raised as a child. He attended trials at clubs like Real Madrid and Chelsea, before eventually signing for Monaco's academy at the age of 14.
: No. Kylian Mbappe is yet to become a father.
: While Kylian Mbappe is known to keep his relationships away from the public eye, he is currently rumoured to be dating Belgian model Stephanie Rose Bertram. He is yet to get married, though.

Newer Latest Older

AlvaroArbeloa

Alvaro Arbeloa news