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6 days ago
- Entertainment
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Official: Real Madrid appoint club legend as new Castilla manager
Following the departure of Raul Gonzalez earlier this week, Real Madrid have now officially announced that Alvaro Arbeloa will replace him as the new manager of Castilla. 'Real Madrid CF announces that Alvaro Arbeloa will be the manager of Castilla starting in the 2025-2026 season,' the club statement read. Advertisement Arbeloa spent seven seasons in the Real Madrid first-team setup between 2009 and 2016 before leaving for Liverpool. The 42-year-old returned to Valdebebas in 2020, joining as the youth team coach starting with the Under-14 side, leading them to the league title in 2020/21, before coaching the Under-16 team 2021/22. Arbeloa has been in charge of the Under-19 (Juvenil A) side since 2022 and has achieved tremendous success. The former defender led the team to the domestic the treble in 2022/2023: La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Copa de Campeones and won the league title once again this season. Now, he has been promoted to the role of the Castilla manager, replacing another club legend Raul.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
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Real Madrid 17-year-old starlet could make it to the squad for FIFA Club World Cup
Real Madrid 17-year-old starlet could make it to the squad for FIFA Club World Cup Joan Martinez was one of the main novelties of the pre-season for Real Madrid last summer. But the young La Fabrica talent suffered an ACL injury right after the US tour, ruling him out of action for a prolonged period. It was a significant setback for the youngster considering that he was likely in for a first-team spot this season with manager Carlo Ancelotti rating him very highly. Advertisement Having undergone surgery and completed his rigorous rehabilitation over past eight to nine months, Martinez is now back in training with the Real Madrid Juvenil A outfit, reports AS. A Club World Cup spot beckons? In fact, the report even states that Martinez making it to the Real Madrid squad for the FIFA Club World Cup in the summer is a possibility, even if it is a difficult one. The teenager is back and training normally with Arbeloa's Juvenil A side. He had been seen resuming ball work a few weeks ago, but now he is fully integrated into the team dynamic. The next step is clear: to gain minutes on the pitch in a competitive setting. Advertisement With the regular season over, Juvenil A are now focused on the Copa de Campeones, a tournament featuring the champions of all the División de Honor groups (and the two best runners-up). At most, it consists of only three matches. Then there is Raul Gonzalez's Castilla side, who are short on central defenders in their playoff battle and could use someone of Martinez's talents. Santiago Solari to hold the key Santiago Solari will lead Real Madrid at the Club World Cup. (Photo by) As for the FIFA Club World Cup with the Real Madrid first-team setup, it is seen as a truly difficult target, but not impossible for Martinez. If Ancelotti were to remain in charge, the teenager's chances would increase significantly as the Italian manager has shown a clear preference for the young defender. Advertisement However, as previously reported, the plan is for Ancelotti to step down after the league campaign, with Santiago Solari expected to lead the team in the Club World Cup while waiting for Xabi Alonso to take over. Solari is well acquainted with the entire academy and could include Martinez, even if only with limited chances to play so as to support his ongoing integration into the first team.
