Álvaro Arbeloa is going through a sensitive period in his coaching career with Real Madrid, as his future at the helm of the team's coaching staff is largely dependent on the team's performance in the crucial weeks of the season.

The Spanish coach faces the risk of ending the season without winning any titles, a scenario that could complicate his position within the club, especially given the high expectations that always surround the royal team.

Real Madrid's chances of competing for the La Liga title currently seem weak, as the gap with Barcelona has widened to 7 points. This makes the main focus on the UEFA Champions League, considered the real hope left to salvage the season.

Many within the club believe that Arbeloa's situation would have been significantly different if Real Madrid had remained a contender for the La Liga title until the final rounds, as this would have provided the coach with greater support and more time to prove his abilities.

According to the Spanish newspaper "AS," Arbeloa's future is largely tied to the upcoming clash against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals. The team's success in overcoming the German giant could give the coach a significant boost to continue, while elimination might increase the pressure on him within the club's corridors.

If Real Madrid manages to qualify against the Bavarian club, the path will not be easier, as they might face one of the giants, Paris Saint-Germain or Liverpool, in the following rounds, which means the challenges will become more difficult.