Arbeloa admitted that a home win against Rayo Vallecano would keep their title hopes alive.
2026-02-01 01:43
On the eve of the 22nd round of La Liga, Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa attended a press conference at the Real Madrid Sports City.
Facing their city rivals Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, Arbeloa issued a clear call to action to the team and fans: securing all three points is crucial for their title aspirations.
Arbeloa, in analyzing their opponents, pointed out that Rayo Vallecano is a tough, pressing, and highly aggressive team that will undoubtedly pose a challenge for Real Madrid.
Therefore, Arbeloa specifically appealed to the Bernabéu fans to be a strong supporter of the team as always: "With the fans, we will be much stronger. Our goal is obviously to win and continue to compete for the league title, and we are fighting for it with a strong desire. We need them if we want to stay in the title race."
When discussing the team's recent form adjustments, Arbeloa revealed his anticipation for the next two-week "downtime." He stated that the team had previously experienced a high-intensity, intensive schedule over 18 days, leaving almost no time for systematic tactical training. The next two weeks will be valuable working time.
When asked about internalizing Arbeloa's playing philosophy, he frankly stated, "I am very grateful to the players for accepting our approach and for participating and understanding. However, no matter how I convey it, the players truly internalize the coach's intentions on the field, through training together."
Arbeloa is confident about the upcoming training sessions and is determined to use this time to build a deep understanding between the coaching staff and the players, thereby unleashing the full potential of this great squad.
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