Journalist Ido Aguirre revealed the atmosphere in Real Madrid's locker room following the decision to appoint Álvaro Arbeloa as the team's coach, noting a positive impression and admiration among the players toward the new manager.

According to Aguirre, the players were talking among themselves about Arbeloa as a "man from within the club" who has a strong and commanding personality, which they considered an important factor at this stage.

He added that some players pointed out that Arbeloa belongs to the "José Mourinho school" in terms of strictness and leadership qualities, which increased their respect for him inside the locker room.

The source explained that the famous fight incident between Arbeloa and Fernando Torres, when they were coaching youth teams at Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, reached the players' ears and was even discussed and commented on inside the locker room.

He confirmed that this incident left a positive impression on the players, as they admired Arbeloa's strong character and his ability to confront challenges, noting that they are well aware of the types of personalities they deal with in such situations.

Aguirre concluded his remarks by emphasizing that there is a sense of admiration among the players for Álvaro Arbeloa, as they eagerly anticipate what he will bring in the upcoming phase.