Alvaro Arbeloa takes complete responsibility for Real Madrid loss to Mallorca

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Image Credits: Imago Images Alvaro Arbeloa, appointed Real Madrid head coach in January 2026, has faced immediate scrutiny following his team’s 2-1 loss to Mallorca at Son Moix. Arbeloa’s promotion came after the club parted ways with Xabi Alonso, another Liverpool legend, in the wake of a 3–2 defeat to Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana.

Before coaching, Arbeloa was a key figure at Liverpool between 2007 and 2009, known as the “silent hero” in Rafa Benítez’s squad. His Liverpool career included 98 appearances, 2 goals, 4 assists, and 30 clean sheets, forming part of the 2008/09 side that finished second in the Premier League with 86 points.

Alonso’s exit from Madrid has fueled talk of a return to Liverpool, especially as manager Arne Slot’s position comes under pressure following today’s 4-0 FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Manchester City. Slot described the collapse as “unacceptable,” and Liverpool now sits fifth in the Premier League, nine points behind City.