New Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa backed his players to deliver in his debut news conference on Tuesday, with a reminder that his talented squad includes players "with six European Cups" and insisting on "a new start" after a difficult season under predecessor Xabi Alonso.

With new manager Alvaro Arbeloa in the dugout, the Spanish giants fell to an embarrassing defeat at second-tier Albacete

While early reports of a Gegenpressing style may be a slight exaggeration, his style certainly relies on a high press. The most likely approach is believed to be one where Arbeloa deploys a deeper block looking to transition quickly, rather than relying on pressing in the same way as his Castilla teams.

Alvaro Arbeloa has made a bold statement in his first squad selection as Real Madrid manager, opting to leave superstars Jude Bellingham and Thibaut Courtois at home for the Copa del Rey clash against Albacete.