Real Madrid wants Unai Emery as head coach

Real Madrid has started negotiations to bring Unai Emery, the current coach of Aston Villa, to the technical bench of the team. Florentino Perez, the club president, considers Emery the ideal candidate for next season, given his vast experience and the trophies he has won. Although discussions are ongoing, Emery has a contract with Aston Villa until 2029, which could complicate the transfer. At the same time, Alvaro Arbeloa, appointed interim coach after Xabi's dismissal, acknowledged responsibility for the team's failure in the match against Benfica, where Real Madrid lost 4-2, thus missing direct qualification for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League.