Real Madrid beat Levante after back-to-back cup defeats whilst Mallorca edged nine-man Athletic Club in an action-packed weekend of La Liga action.
Alvaro Arbeloa has called on Real Madrid supporters to stand together with the team after what he described as a deeply disappointing week, as he prepared for his first La Liga match in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu against Levante.
Alvaro Arbeloa took full responsibility after Real Madrid were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Albacete on Wednesday, admitting the defeat on his first night in charge was "painful" for everyone connected to the club.
Alvaro Arbeloa's first game in charge of Real Madrid ended with a shock 3-2 defeat to struggling Segunda Division side Albacete in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday.
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has commented on Xabi Alonso's sudden dismissal from Real Madrid, following Barcelona's 3-2 victory over Los Blancos in the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah.
Real Madrid moved quickly after confirming Xabi Alonso's departure, but the bigger focus inside the club is now on who could become the next long-term head coach.