Real Madrid's former Liverpool fullback Alvaro Arbeloa is delighted seeing Lucas Leiva now fulfilling his potential.

The two are good mates.

"Yes I keep in touch with some of them, especially with Lucas Leiva, he's a really good friend," said Arbeloa.

"I think he had a good season and I think he's growing a lot at Liverpool."

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