Overview
- After Real Madrid’s home victory over Levante, Álvaro Arbeloa addressed loud boos toward several starters and calls targeting club president Florentino Pérez.
- Arbeloa said he will require teammates to seek out Vinicius Jr. on the ball, calling it a privilege to have him and citing his role in multiple Champions League triumphs.
- He framed whistles toward Pérez as coming from people who do not want Real Madrid and described the Bernabéu’s demands as part of the club’s identity.
- The coach identified Vinicius, Jude Bellingham, Fede Valverde and Kylian Mbappé as the team’s four referents and stressed the squad must deliver much more.
- Arbeloa praised Mbappé’s commitment, noting he played with knee discomfort, and lauded his players’ bravery under pressure.