Real Madrid officials are considering the future of manager Alvaro Arbeloa after the club exited the Champions League and fell behind in the La Liga title race. According to ESPN, the Spanish side is evaluating potential replacements to lead the first team for the upcoming season. Jose Mourinho is a reported candidate for a return to the Bernabeu stadium, per Sky Sports.
Mourinho previously managed the club between 2010 and 2013, where he secured a league title and the Copa del Rey. He is currently available following his departure from Roma earlier in the year. Club president Florentino Perez remains a known admirer of the Portuguese manager's disciplined approach to the game.
Arbeloa took charge of the senior squad following a successful period with the youth ranks but has struggled to maintain consistency in recent fixtures. The board has not released an official statement regarding a change in management. Madrid currently sit second in the domestic standings, four points behind the leaders with five matches remaining in the campaign.
