Real Madrid will finish La Liga in second place behind Barcelona and will host Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu. Athletic will end the season outside European qualification after a difficult campaign. The match will be the last for both managers, with Álvaro Arbeloa set to leave Real Madrid and Ernesto Valverde preparing to depart Athletic in the summer. Arbeloa expressed hope for a “see you later,” described Real Madrid as his home, and said he is focused on winning while feeling grateful for what they have shared. He said he has dealt with differences respectfully and has no regrets. Mourinho is expected to return, with major changes anticipated after a trophyless season.
"I hope it's just a 'see you later.' I've always considered Real Madrid my home. I've been with Real Madrid for 20 years; it's my home. This is my last match this season, and I don't know if it will be the last of my career as Real Madrid manager - we never really know. I'll try to enjoy it. And I'm focused on winning."
"I'm very grateful to them for what we've been through. I'm aware that at 25, you can't have the same relationship. We've had differences, that's normal. We've resolved them in the best way possible. We've shown each other respect, and the opportunity came when it came. For me, what's always important is how you deal with it, with what happens to you. And I've dealt with it in the best way possible, thinking about Real Madrid."
"I've thought more about Real Madrid than myself these past few months, but I've done what's best for the club. I wasn't the same I was all these years in the academy. At another club, it would have been different, but it was what I had to do. There's no room for regrets."
"Jose Mourinho is expected to return as manager following Arbeloa's departure, with major changes anticipated after a campaign that failed to deliver silverware."
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