In recent hours, Álvaro Arbeloa’s statement has gone viral, in which he admitted he cannot become a “wizard” and made it clear that “there’s still a lot of work ahead.” This has sparked debate and frustration among Real Madrid fans, especially regarding his latest decision with the team.

According to outlets like Sport, the team will not train on Monday or Tuesday, meaning players will have two days off before returning Wednesday morning. This decision has already caused considerable controversy.

Arbeloa’s comments on work and Gandalf the White

Real Madrid managed to snatch three points against Rayo Vallecano in the dying minutes, moving just one point behind Barcelona in LaLiga. However, after the match, during the press conference, Arbeloa stated:

“There’s still a lot of work ahead, but I am not Gandalf the White.”

The remark was seen as a defense of the team’s performance, which still hasn’t fully convinced fans amid what many are calling a Real Madrid crisis.

On social media, numerous users criticized the decision to give players two days off, especially given the team’s tactical and physical challenges. Others pointed out that the club offers active rest and recovery sessions, which can help players during this difficult phase.

Next matches

Real Madrid’s next game will be this Sunday against Valencia in LaLiga, where they aim to keep pace with FC Barcelona, before playing the first of two Champions League playoff matches against Benfica.

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