Álvaro Arbeloa is no longer Real Madrid's head coach. The club parted ways with the former defender after a season that ended without a single trophy.
End of a trophyless campaign
Arbeloa's stint in charge lasted just one campaign. Real Madrid finished the season empty-handed — no league title, no domestic cup, no European glory. The drought proved costly for the 41-year-old, who had taken the helm with hopes of restoring the club's winning ways.
The decision comes as no shock inside the Bernabéu. Madrid's hierarchy rarely tolerates a barren season, and Arbeloa's fate was sealed once the final whistle blew on the last matchday. He leaves the post with no silverware to show for his efforts.
What comes next for Madrid
Real Madrid now faces the task of finding a new head coach. The club has yet to announce an interim or permanent replacement. With the summer transfer window open and preseason looming, the search is expected to move quickly.
Arbeloa's departure closes a brief chapter. He returned to the club where he spent seven years as a player, but his time on the sidelines ended sooner than many hoped.
