Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Monday, May 11, 2026, 00:37 / Updated Monday, May 11, 2026 00:39
Defeat in El Clasico sealed the loss of the La Liga title, Alvaro Arbeloa appeared at the press conference and his first message was addressed to the supporters.
Alvaro Arbeloa, after Barcelona – Real Madrid: “We understand the frustration”
“We can't say much because we understand the frustration and disappointment. The only thing we can do is work and look to the future. We know Real Madrid always come back, and now I understand the fans' anger, which we share,” the coach said, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The technician also commented on the absence of Mbappe, who did not even make the trip with the team, and talked about the possibility of him playing again in the current season. “There are two weeks to go and depending on the development of the medical problems he has now, we will see if he can play or not. I wish he would have been 100% and started the game as a starter.”
Arbeloa also spoke about the possible penalty committed by Eric Garcia in the duel with Bellingham: “it seemed clear to me that it was an elbow strike and we will have to ask why VAR did not intervene. But, in the end, we have to congratulate Barcelona, and we have to fight in the three games we have left.”
He also spoke about his future at Real: “as you know, we will probably have a discussion with the club, as is normal. I just want the team to finish the season well and that's what I will focus on.”
What we can't do is give up. We are defending something much more important than any of us, which is Real Madrid's crest, and we have to show in the next games that we are affected by this defeat.
– Alvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid coach
