Perez's Hidden Play: How Real Madrid Rebalanced the Locker Room After Alonso’s Exit

Backstage Veil Lifts at Real Madrid

Perez makes a special appeal to Bellingham as Real Madrid’s locker room seeks balance after Alonso’s exit.

Florentino Perez, Real Madrid’s president, played a direct role in restoring balance inside the Merengues’ locker room following Xabi Alonso’s departure from the Santiago Bernabéu.

According to Cadena SER, Perez held private sessions with several stars to urge improved behavior and technical commitment under new coach Álvaro Arbeloa.

It was noted that the positive impact on Madrid’s players came not only from Arbeloa’s tactics but also from Perez’s swift intervention.

Perez held several sessions with the squad’s stars, notably Englishman Jude Bellingham, to demand a better stance and mindset in the new era.

It was explained that the improvement, under Arbeloa’s leadership, is visible in the young duo Franco Mastantuono and Arda Guler over the past two weeks.

Coincidentally, Arbeloa publicly praised Bellingham ahead of the Benfica clash, praising his conduct, leadership, and high running metrics.

Arbeloa’s approach at the start of his tenure centers on praise and support, rather than pressuring players, a stance also reflected in his treatment of Vinícius Júnior.

In closing, Perez’s behind-the-scenes influence and Arbeloa’s steady hand hint at a calmer Real Madrid as the season intensifies.

Punchline 1: If patience were a tactic, Madrid would already be lifting the league trophy with a snooze button on standby.

Punchline 2: Looks like Perez’s pep talks come with a laugh track—tactics, tempo, and a little swagger to spare.