A Season Without a Single Trophy? Florentino Pérez Identifies Real Madrid's Crisis Culprit

The question of who will lead "Los Blancos" next season remains open. According to Spanish media, Álvaro Arbeloa, who replaced the dismissed Xabi Alonso at the beginning of 2026, will not retain his position.

Both coaches were intended to be long-term solutions for the Madrid club. However, the first failed, and the second was unable to resolve locker room issues or improve the team's results.

As Rubén Caňizares of the aforementioned newspaper reports, the hiring of these two coaches is a personal failure for Florentino Pérez. The president of the Spanish capital club reportedly accepted full responsibility for selecting Alonso and Arbeloa, who failed to meet expectations.

The experienced president of the royal club also admitted that the decision to dismiss Xabi Alonso came too late, which did not help his successor. Interestingly, Pérez wanted to make changes as early as December after a 1-2 loss to Celta Vigo. However, his close associate José Ángel Sánchez dissuaded him from this step.

Surprisingly, Florentino Pérez does not blame the players for the current situation. On the contrary, he is convinced that the team is performing better than in previous seasons. In his opinion, a world-class coach would be able to get the most out of the squad.

The Spanish journalist also states that squad changes will not be as significant as they might seem.

Real Madrid sits second in Spain's La Liga, eleven points behind leaders Barcelona with four rounds remaining. In the upcoming fixture, both teams will face each other. The crucial El Clásico will take place on Sunday, May 10th, at 9:00 PM.