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Arbeloa Gives Vinicius Leadership Role at Real Madrid

Published January 19, 2026, 13:31
Arbeloa Gives Vinicius Leadership Role at Real Madrid

Real Madrid caretaker coach Santiago Arbeloa has given Vinicius Junior leadership responsibilities, tasking him with deciding on fines for players who are late to training. This move signals Arbeloa's confidence in Vinicius and his effort to help him mature and take on greater responsibilities within the team. Arbeloa appears to want to prepare Vinicius for a leadership role in the future.