Arbeloa offered a deeply emotional confirmation that, just like Carvajal, his tenure at the helm of the first team is coming to an end. Reflecting on his lifelong connection to the club, the caretaker manager expressed hope that this exit is merely a temporary hiatus rather than a permanent goodbye.
"I hope it’s a see you later because this will always be my home," Arbeloa stated. "I have belonged to Real Madrid for 20 years in many different roles, and it will always be my home. The clash against Bilbao will be my last game with Real Madrid; I don’t know if it will be the last one of my career."