Open Thread: April 25, 2026

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So… All Things Considered, How Do You Rate Alvaro?​

Álvaro Arbeloa with Real Madrid:

– 23 matches
– 13 wins
– 2 draws
– 8 losses pic.twitter.com/su58uBg5TV

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) April 24, 2026

Nothing Groundbreaking Here​

(Yet)

JUST IN: Everyone at Real Madrid believes the club needs a FRESH START, and the WORK HAS BEGUN!

There will be NO revolution, but the club is working on improving the squad and making tweaks.

Work is also being done on a new manager. @jfelixdiazpic.twitter.com/C4s5g5sJpm

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) April 25, 2026

JUST IN: Real Madrid want the new manager to be a GOOD COMMUNICATOR.

They also want the new manager to understand the club and what makes it special.

Real Madrid believe that these are the type of managers that have succeeded at the club. @jfelixdiazpic.twitter.com/5C1suahqfL

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) April 25, 2026

Poch?​

So, we’ve mentioned Poch before, and we know Florentino’s been a fan. Yet, it’s been a minute since this man has done anything noteworthy. Don’t get me wrong though; this doesn’t mean he’s not a good manager. Would I be excited for the next season with him at the helm? Nah, not personally, but it may work.

@miguelitocope: “I have the feeling that Mauricio Pochettino will be the new Real Madrid manager NEXT SEASON.

I don’t think the club will take LONG in OFFICIALLY announcing the new manager.” pic.twitter.com/c8UcwNTb0i

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) April 25, 2026

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