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Much Awaited Return.
Lets hope everything goes to plan.
Joan Martínez is set to return TOMORROW! He will play his first match with the Castilla after his ACL injury.
It will be the start of the plan agreed between Xabi Alonso, Álvaro Arbeloa, and the player. @marca pic.twitter.com/kYwcymkCdA
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 25, 2025
Can AI help with injury prevention?
Well lets hope so. Regardless something’s gotta be done to stem the current trend. The Managing Madrid team has written more on the topic.
NEW: Real Madrid are investing in AI to identify & prevent injuries.
AI combines training load, injury history, sleep quality, nutrition, pitch performance & the player’s emotional state.
It’s expected to produce IMMEDIATE results & lessen injury absences by 30%. @marca pic.twitter.com/lpihsnzZgc
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 25, 2025
Getting to know Arbeloa the coach.
Big things are expected.
THREAD: ÁLVARO ARBELOA.
Arbeloa wants his team to dominate possession, control the tempo, be proactive, attack and press with intent. His ideas are clear — and his team plays proper football.
Here’s a look at his tactical approach and his journey through the academy so far pic.twitter.com/boSJzlLIvd
— Real Madrid Fabrica (@FabricaMadrid) July 25, 2025
“Financial investment has been the biggest break through of the summer, and a big vote of confidence in Arbeloa. The club has spent €900,000 on Almeria striker Rachad Fettal. The Moroccan has made his La Liga debut, and played and handful of games at second division level, but… pic.twitter.com/VlBOVPNzHw
— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) July 24, 2025