Real Madrid set for rare trophyless season - will Arbeloa pay the price?
After losing out to Bayern Munich in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final, Real Madrid face the prospect of a trophyless season that could cost Alvaro Arbeloa his job.
"You feel for Arbeloa - his game plan was excellent, but a couple of moments cost Real Madrid. " Arbeloa has delivered 13 wins in 21 games as Real Madrid boss After the match Arbeloa made clear he felt Camavinga's second yellow card for time wasting was unfair and that his side deserved to progress, but also accepted responsibility. "I am the one responsible for the defeats and I will always take the consequences from that," he said.
"I am so proud of the players. This is Real Madrid. La Liga is very tough.
We have to keep fighting until the last match day. We have a badge to defend. "We feel really upset, really angry, really disappointed.
This felt like a defining game in our season. " Arbeloa spoke candidly about the consequences he may face - both Manuel Pellegrini and Zidane left their jobs after leading Madrid to trophyless campaigns. "I will understand any decision the club makes.