Overview
- Real Madrid beat UD Levante 2-0 in Arbeloa’s first home match, yet sections of the crowd booed players before and throughout the game.
- Vinicius Júnior faced the loudest jeers on many touches, with reports noting Jude Bellingham was also targeted during the unrest.
- Arbeloa publicly defended Vinicius, praised his record at the club, and said supporters have every right to show dissatisfaction.
- The coach argued the whistles were directed at the entire team, as lingering anger followed a cup upset at second-tier Albacete in his debut.
- Spanish media reported that some fans called for club president Florentino Pérez to resign, with AS Monaco visiting next in the Champions League.