Real Coach After Apology from Teammates: Enough for Me

Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed that Aurélien Tchouaméni will be part of the squad for the crucial La Liga match against rivals FC Barcelona. This decision comes despite a recent incident involving Tchouaméni and teammate Federico Valverde, which led to disciplinary action from the club.

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The players have acknowledged their mistakes, expressed their regret, and asked for forgiveness. For me, that is enough.

The club had initiated disciplinary proceedings against both players, ultimately imposing a fine of €500,000 on each. This financial penalty was deemed sufficient by the club, allowing both players to avoid suspension. Arbeloa emphasized that the players have acknowledged their mistakes, expressed regret, and sought forgiveness, stating, "For me, that is enough." He further defended their professionalism, rejecting any notion that the incident reflects poorly on their commitment to Real Madrid.

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I will not accept that this is used to cast doubt on their professionalism. It is a lie that they are not professional.

However, the leak of details surrounding the altercation to the media has deeply troubled Arbeloa. He described such breaches of confidentiality as a "betrayal" of Real Madrid and its emblem. Reports from Spanish media suggested Valverde sustained a head injury after an accidental fall, though Valverde himself denied being hit by Tchouaméni via Instagram. Arbeloa acknowledged that conflicts between players are not uncommon in football, referencing a past incident involving Craig Bellamy and John Arne Riise, but stressed that he does not seek to justify such behavior. The focus for Real Madrid now shifts to securing a result against Barcelona, with the team needing only a draw to clinch the league title.

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I perceive that as a betrayal of Real Madrid and the club's emblem.