Real Madrid head coach Álvaro Arbeloa faced the media ahead of their clash with Deportivo Alavés as reported by Dario AS via their YouTube channel, addressing pressure, expectations, and recent setbacks.
Softfootball has reported that The mood around the club has been tense, especially after dropping points in a frustrating draw against Girona and suffering a tough defeat to Bayern Munich in Europe.
Speaking on the importance of the upcoming game, Arbeloa made it clear that urgency is not just on the opponent’s side but also within his squad.
We have the same need as them to win, to play a good match, and to show our ambition in front of our fans at the Bernabéu. We must demonstrate our desire to deliver a great performance and secure all three points.
On the bigger picture and the club’s recent struggles without major silverware, he remained firm in his belief about the team’s mentality and future direction.
There are moments when things don’t go as planned, but this club is built on always looking forward. At Real Madrid, losing is not acceptable, but even winning is never enough you must always aim for more. We have seven games left, and we must win every single one of them.
When asked about his future and long-term plans, Arbeloa refused to be distracted, keeping his focus strictly on immediate results.
My future does not concern me at all. What matters are these seven matches, especially the one tomorrow. That is the only thing in my head and the only thing that should matter for this club.
He also touched on squad development and leadership within a relatively young team, highlighting both experience and emerging figures.
We have leaders in this squad, even if it is young. Players like Carvajal, Alaba, Militão, Bellingham, Valverde, Vinícius, and Mbappé bring personality and experience. At the same time, young players are adapting and growing in a demanding environment.
Reflecting on the controversial moments from the defeat to Bayern, particularly the red card incident involving Eduardo Camavinga, Arbeloa did not hide his frustration.
It was a serious refereeing error. Not knowing a player was already on a yellow card is unacceptable at this level. In a match like that, such decisions can completely change the outcome.
Despite the criticism surrounding Kylian Mbappé, the manager defended his star forward strongly.
I cannot be upset with Mbappé. He performed at the level expected of him, scoring in both matches and constantly being a threat. He worked hard defensively and gave everything for the team.
Watch video below;
As the pressure builds, especially after the Girona draw and Bayern defeat, Arbeloa’s message remains consistent — focus, fight, and finish strong. The Bernabéu crowd will expect a response, and with seven games left, Real Madrid’s season now hinges on how they react in moments like this.
