Arbeloa: "I'd Fail Spectacularly" Trying to Be Mourinho at Real Madrid

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News18•13-01-2026, 19:35
Arbeloa: "I'd Fail Spectacularly" Trying to Be Mourinho at Real Madrid
- •Alvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid's new manager, stated he will not try to replicate Jose Mourinho's coaching style.
- •Arbeloa, 42, played under Mourinho at Madrid and acknowledges his influence but insists on being himself.
- •He was promoted from managing Madrid's reserve team after Xabi Alonso's departure.
- •Arbeloa emphasizes the club's winning DNA and his obsession with filling Real Madrid's trophy cabinets.
- •He also spoke about his strong bond and friendship with Xabi Alonso, his former teammate.
Why It Matters: New Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa vows to forge his own path, not mimic Jose Mourinho.
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