Following Real Madrid’s heavy defeat against Benfica, criticism mounted within the club, not only due to the lackluster performance but also because of the controversial behavior of certain players. Coach Álvaro Arbeloa urged club president Florentino Pérez to take decisive action against the players who violated the club’s code of conduct, sending a clear message to the rest of the team.
Arda Güler was the most targeted player after expressing his anger at being substituted, despite being one of the most influential players on the pitch. His reaction sparked widespread discontent and highlighted the need for stricter rules regarding player conduct in front of the cameras to prevent further controversy.
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The second player facing potential punishment is Rodrygo Goes, who refused to sit on the bench for the second consecutive match and reacted in a manner that Arbeloa deemed unacceptable, even though he was performing at his best.
Arbeloa stressed that any expulsion or unjustified behavior, such as Rodrygo’s case in Lisbon, would not be tolerated, and recommended imposing financial penalties as a deterrent to all players, emphasizing that discipline and commitment must take precedence over all considerations, even if it concerns one of the team’s stars.
