As reported, Arbeloa's Castilla team had a shaky start. Everything seemed to be going well when the team set sail, but it began to leak soon after. Many holes needed to be patched on the voyage.

currently only has 6 points (18 points in total) and has not kept a clean sheet. Although 6 goals were scored (50% of which were scored in the final round), the defensive problems are still serious. As performance improved, some of the pitfalls disappeared, but overall the team still had many shortcomings.

The most worrying thing is the defense. The team appears fragile and concedes goals in every game. While not catastrophic, it's certainly not enough. Already conceded 9 goals (30% of which were scored by leader Tenerife). There is no shortage of talent in the team, such as right back Fortea, midfielder Joan Martinez and left wing Diego Aguado. Among these three are two international players and one first-team potential player. However, something always goes wrong somewhere in the game, resulting in constant conceding of goals. The team is not compact enough, which is almost a buzzword in Valdebebas. In a league like this, consistency is crucial.

The season can be divided into three stages. The first stage was the first round match (win against Lugo). The team's performance was impressive at the time, but then it turned bad. What follows is a four-match losing streak to Athletic Bilbao B, Ferrol Athletic, Osasuna B and Tenerife. Two losses at home and two losses on the road. The most worrying thing is that only one goal was scored. At this time, the alarm started to sound. It wasn't until the game against Ponferradina that the team showed some consistency. The 3-2 victory not only brought three points but also boosted morale.

There are still problems in defense, but on the offensive end, the addition of Palacios has brought about changes. He missed a year and two months due to injury and is now finding his form. Arbeloa tried playing him as a centre-forward, but his true talents shone through on the wings. He performed well on the left wing and scored two key goals to help the team regain confidence. Although there is still work to be done, the team has begun to recover.

Specifically, the previous four-game losing streak and the predicament of only scoring one goal were like a nightmare. This period is known as "Racha Dependence". This talented player was injured in a U20 national team friendly match on September 4 and missed the World Cup. His absence has a huge impact on the team. He was the preseason top scorer (five goals) but was injured after the first game. Castilla struggled without him. The data reflects this.

The style of Arbeloa's team has not yet been fully established. The ability to create chances is not what it used to be. He desires a brave style of play, high pressing, width and powerful attack. But it’s not working well so far. This was partly due to Racha's absence, Palacios' lack of integration and some controversial refereeing decisions. For example, Sestero received a red card against Athletic Bilbao's B team, and his opponent's elbow against Athletico Ferrol may have been missed. These have affected the team's performance.

But the team's performance was not satisfactory. Despite these factors, criticism persists. The team never draws, wins or loses. The problem is, there are currently more losses than wins. The team is in the relegation zone with only 6 points (18 points in total). The team has the strength to do better. The ship is still sailing, trying to patch the holes. Although the start was not smooth, the journey is still long. While there are some highlights, it's more of a shadow.