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Benfica boss Jose Mourinho coached Alvaro Arbeloa at Madrid during his time at the helm of Los Blancos between 2010-2013.

Real Madrid roared back to life this week, led by a superb Vinicius Junior, who is looking to confirm his own resuscitation and that of his team at Villarreal on Saturday in La Liga.

Alvaro Arbeloa's first match at the helm ended in humiliation, a 3-2 defeat by Albacete in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday.

Alvaro Arbeloa spoke publicly for the first time as the new Real Madrid coach on Tuesday, saying he has a lot of Jose Mourinho in him but wants to instill his own style.

Real Madrid said Monday that coach Xabi Alonso has left the club by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa.

Interestingly the decision comes when Marcelo has been suffering a low point in his career. He joined the club as an 18-year-old midway through the 2006-2007 season for six million euros.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was incensed at the decision to send off Portugal winger Nani during the UEFA Champions League match versus Real Madrid, which United lost 2-1.

Adan Garrido, who has shared starts with Casillas recently, will likely take his place.

The individual battles that will help decide who prevails in Wednesday's Euro 2012 semi-final between Portugal and defending champions Spain at Donetsk's Donbass Arena: