Real Madrid Announces Coach to Replace Legend Raul
Real Madrid officially announced the new coach of the reserve team (Real Madrid Castilla), one day after the team's former coach, legendary Raul Gonzalez, announced his departure from the technical staff.
The club said in an official statement: "Raúl has decided to end his time as coach of our club. It has been an honor for the club to have one of the greatest legends of Real Madrid and world football coaching our teams."
The club confirmed that "Alvaro Arbeloa will coach Castilla starting in the 2025-26 season," adding: "Arbeloa is a legend of Real Madrid and Spanish football, and one of the most outstanding players in our club."
Real Madrid quickly announced Raul's successor to lead the Castilla (under-21s). Former star Álvaro Arbeloa, coach of the under-19s, was chosen to succeed Real Madrid legend Raul.Raul, 47, has been coaching Real Madrid's second team, known in Spain as Real Madrid Castilla, since 2017 and has succeeded in developing several stars and promoting them to the first team, most notably Raul Asensio, Fran Garcia, Victor Munoz, and others.
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