The 3 players who cannot continue at Real Madrid

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03/05/26 21:00:00

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The debut of Álvaro Arbeloa in the Real Madrid dug up an unprecedented institutional crisis following the humiliating elimination in the Copa del Rey against Albacete.

The defeat at the Carlos Belmonte not only meant an early goodbye to the Cup tournament but also marked the beginning of a radical internal purge. Arbeloa, affirmed as coach until the end of the current season, presented a blacklist of heavyweight names to the club's top management.

Amid this tense atmosphere, the strategist believes that the era of several key players has ended due to a performance bordering on the unacceptable. Three footballers have been directly singled out by the coach: the Brazilian Vinícius, the young Franco Mastantuono, and the Uruguayan captain Federico Valverde. The board was shocked to receive the report, understanding that the team needs a shake-up after the poor display in Castile–La Mancha.

The downfall of the Real Madrid stalwarts

Real Madrid is going through one of its darkest moments of the decade after being overtaken by a clearly inferior opponent. Vinícius is the primary target due to his concerning form, displaying an unrecognizable version that doesn't bring imbalance or solutions to the team. The Brazilian winger has not only lost his goal-scoring ability but also his recent behaviors have exhausted the patience of Arbeloa's coaching staff. According to the coach, the Brazilian player no longer contributes positively to the team dynamics, and his departure would free up a key wage bill for new signings.

Federico Valverde is also not exempt from criticism, experiencing a drop in performance that has even cast doubt on his leadership as the white team captain. The Uruguayan midfielder seems to have lost that boundless energy that characterized him, becoming a flat player who no longer makes a real impact. Arbeloa believes it's the ideal time to sell Federico Valverde, taking advantage of his still high market value in the Premier League. The aim is to seek more dynamic technical profiles to bring order back to the midfield after weeks of lackluster and uninspired football.

Doubts about the talent of Franco Mastantuono and the future at Real Madrid

The case of Franco Mastantuono is perhaps the most surprising, given the strong backing the club recently gave to the young Argentine promise. However, the Salamanca coach has been clear in assessing his current abilities, pointing out serious deficiencies in his controls and decision-making. Despite his youth and room for improvement, Arbeloa argues that Franco Mastantuono does not meet the minimum level required to wear the white shirt today. The demanding nature of the Madrid club does not allow for prolonged waiting, and the Argentine's performance has been deemed insufficient for the elite dynamics.

Even Vinícius, with all his previous successful trajectory, seems to have exhausted his credit after a campaign start where his presence has been inconsequential. Real Madrid is now faced with the dilemma of blindly supporting its coach or protecting the economic assets these three players represent. Florentino Pérez is coldly analyzing the next steps, aware that the humiliation against Albacete demands drastic decisions to salvage the season. Real Madrid's sports planning could take a complete turnaround in the upcoming transfer window if these departures materialize.

A new sports project

Arbeloa's role has shifted from being a temporary fix to an agent of profound changes that could alter the current squad's makeup. The coach aims to eradicate complacency and understands that keeping figures like Federico Valverde or Vinícius at this level is a strategic mistake.

On the other hand, Franco Mastantuono's situation reflects the severity of the new coaching staff, which grants minutes based on tangible realities rather than potential. Real Madrid must now decide whether to start this immediate revolution or wait for the waters to calm after the recent shipwreck in the Copa del Rey.

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