In the UEFA Champions League general stage, Real Madrid defeated Monaco 6-1 at home. Following the match, Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa commented on the big win, the team's morale, and the condition of some players.
According to Arbeloa, this night at the Santiago Bernabéu turned into a real football festival. He praised the team's performance as "excellent" and said that such a spectacular performance in front of the fans was the best option for Real Madrid.
"I think it was a very beautiful game. At our stadium, in front of our own fans, the players felt free, enjoyed the game, and scored beautiful goals. This is exactly what we want to see," Arbeloa said.
"It wasn't the coach who brought this victory, but the players"
Arbeloa openly stated that the most important thing is that the victory is not his tactical "miracle," but the work and quality of the players. According to him, he did not require significant changes from the team, only emphasizing discipline and teamwork on the field. But this "little" thing itself was quickly accepted by the players.
"The players won this game - with their own work, their own skill, their own character. This is not the merit of the new coach. They immediately accepted very little of what I asked them. I really liked their attitude, their mentality. This is Real Madrid. Every Madrid student wants to see this spirit," he said.
Asensio injury: "I hope it's not severe"
During the match, the situation with Asensio also worried the fans. Arbeloa calmly commented on this episode, expressing hope that the situation would not become serious.
"I hope it's not serious. He did a great job by playing on Saturday too. There was a bit of overload right now, so we decided to give him a break," Arbeloa said.
"Today was everyone's day"
The coach specifically mentioned almost all the team leaders. According to him, each player contributed to the field, resulting in Real Madrid functioning as a unified mechanism.
"Everyone played well - Mastantuono, Arda Güler, Vini, Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham... Today was everyone's day. We are paying great attention to teamwork, and I am very pleased with this situation. This is a night to enjoy," Arbeloa concluded on the "Movistar" broadcast.
This resounding victory in Madrid further boosted Real Madrid's morale and confidence in the Champions League. Most importantly, as Arbeloa said, the team was able to showcase Real Madrid's spirit on the field. If this spirit persists, the nights at the Bernabeu will still be filled with such voices many times.
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