Real Madrid is on the brink of a crisis as they prepare to face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday. Despite winning their last six league matches, the team has been struggling to maintain consistent performance since the sacking of coach Xabi Alonso just a month ago. The pressure is mounting on new head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who has been promoted from the club's reserve team, Castilla, but lacks the experience of his predecessor, underscoring the high-stakes environment at one of the world's most prestigious football clubs.

The comparison to previous successful coaches like Zinédine Zidane, who also came from Castilla, highlights the gravity of Arbeloa’s situation. Zidane enjoyed immediate success, leading the club to three consecutive Champions League titles after his appointment. However, Arbeloa faces a challenging reality as he is expected to deliver results quickly in an atmosphere rife with expectation and scrutiny from both fans and management.

As criticism begins to surface regarding Team Mbappé's involvement and the overall performance of Real Madrid, the club’s ability to rebound from this potential setback will be crucial. A defeat against Valencia could ignite further discontent among supporters and question Arbeloa's future at the helm, forcing the club to reconsider their choice just weeks after making a change in management.