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Arbeloa Urges Young Defender to Meet Madrid Standards
11/19/2025
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Story summary
- Álvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid's B team coach, publicly criticized young defender Joan Martínez after a recent match.
- Arbeloa said Martínez must train harder to meet Real Madrid's high demands.
- The club faces a dilemma with aging Real Madrid defenders Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba nearing contract end.
- Madrid is considering investing in youth like Martínez, who has shown promise despite a previous injury setback.
