The footballer who has gone from having one foot out of Real Madrid to being essential for Arbeloa

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10/05/26 21:00:00

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Eduardo Camavinga has gone from being questioned to becoming one of the most reliable pieces of Real Madrid. The French midfielder, who has already played 207 matches wearing the white shirt, once again feels important at a decisive moment of the season.

Not long ago, his continuity raised doubts. Injuries and lack of tactical stability kept him out of the starting lineup, especially during Xabi Alonso's tenure, where he struggled to secure a fixed position within the system.

Eduardo Camavinga, from uncertainty with Xabi Alonso to full confidence

During Xabi Alonso's era, Eduardo Camavinga went through a period of uncertainty. The coach tried different solutions to integrate him: as a pivot in the absence of Tchouaméni, as a left-back in specific moments, and even on the right side in the Bernabéu Clásico.

The lack of consistency, combined with a muscular injury suffered in Getafe last season, halted his progress when he was starting to regain his form. The physical setback kept him out during the crucial phase of the campaign and the Club World Cup, weakening his position at Real Madrid.

In that context, his name was brought up in discussions about potential departures. His talent was never in question, but rather his structural fit in a squad filled with top-level midfielders.

The Álvaro Arbeloa effect on Real Madrid

The arrival of Álvaro Arbeloa has marked a turning point. The new coach chose to return Eduardo Camavinga to his natural position as a left-wing midfielder, a role that enhances his strengths and minimizes his weaknesses.

From there, the Frenchman provides balance and depth. He retrieves balls aggressively, speeds up ball circulation, and connects with the more offensive players more clearly. His physical presence is once again making a difference.

After starting the new cycle on the bench in the first two games - against Albacete in the Cup and Levante in the League - he reacted decisively. He came on after halftime in that league match and since then, has not left the starting eleven.

He has formed a solid trio in midfield alongside Tchouaméni and Valverde, establishing himself as the third fixed man in the center of the field. In the victory against Villarreal away from home, he even took Tchouaméni's place, delivering a convincing performance in a demanding scenario.

The best version of the Frenchman returns to the scene

The good momentum of Eduardo Camavinga coincides, in part, with Bellingham's absence. This circumstance has allowed him to accumulate minutes and gain confidence in a team that demands maximum consistency.

Álvaro Arbeloa particularly values his versatility. He can adapt to different tactical contexts without losing intensity or defensive commitment. Additionally, his forward-playing tendency adds verticality and dynamism to Real Madrid’s midfield.

In Lisbon, he once again put on a solid performance before being substituted in preparation for the next European game. These are clear signs that the coaching staff trusts his role within the structure.

The real challenge will come when Bellingham returns. Competition will intensify, and the coach will need to redistribute minutes in a midfield filled with talent. However, the current feeling is that Eduardo Camavinga has regained internal and external confidence.

In the dressing room, they acknowledge that he is going through his best period in a long time. Physically stable and mentally liberated, the former Rennes player is once again conveying security. From being on the brink of departure during the final stretch of Xabi Alonso's era, he has become a cornerstone for Álvaro Arbeloa. The change in context has been crucial.

Eduardo Camavinga is not only competing for a place in Real Madrid; he aspires to definitively establish himself as an undisputed starter in the white team's midfield.

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