Arbeloa Begins New Era with Opening Real Madrid Training
Arbeloa Begins New Era with Opening Real Madrid Training: Real Madrid’s preparations for their upcoming cup match marked a significant new chapter, as Álvaro Arbeloa oversaw his first practice as the club’s head coach.
The team is building towards their Copa del Rey Round of 16 fixture against Albacete, scheduled for Wednesday at 9:00 PM Central European Time at the Carlos Belmonte stadium.
Session Overview and Structure
The practice was held at Real Madrid City. Fitness coach Antonio Pintus initiated the proceedings with a coordinated group run to warm up the squad.
Following the warm-up, the session progressed through several focused phases:
- Possession Drills: The squad divided into groups for ‘rondo’ passing exercises.
- Tactical Play: Players then engaged in combination drills and ball circulation patterns, culminating in shooting practice.
- Competitive Finish: The training concluded with a small-sided game designed to simulate match intensity.
Player Availability Notes
Not all players participated fully in the main session. Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Rodrygo, and Kylian Mbappé completed their work indoors. Defender Éder Militão remains on a separate, continued recovery program.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is Arbeloa’s first official match as Real Madrid coach?
His debut will be in the Copa del Rey Round of 16 against Albacete this Wednesday at 9:00 PM CET.
2. Where did the first training session take place?
The session was held at the club’s training facility, Real Madrid City.
3. Which players trained separately from the main group?
Rüdiger, Mendy, Alexander-Arnold, Rodrygo, and Mbappé worked indoors. Militão is still following his individual recovery plan.
