Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa shared his thoughts on his team's performance and victory after yesterday's crucial match.
The specialist noted that the opponent started the game exactly as expected - with high pressure and active pressing. This created certain difficulties for the Madrid side in the first half.
"In the first half, we lacked patience and composure when working with the ball. We rushed, we made mistakes in decision-making. But after the penalty, the game completely changed, the team found its place," said Arbeloa.
He believes that although the team slowed down a bit in the second half, this was a planned situation. The coach also emphasized that he paid attention to this aspect during the break.
"The pace seemed to slow down in the second half, but it was a controlled game. We also had chances to score the second goal faster. "The most important thing is that the team is learning to fight for the result and maintain it," the coach added.
Arbeloa did not hide his satisfaction with the team's victory and emphasized that this result is the result of the players' hard work and tactical discipline.
He also mentioned a mutually respectful conversation with the opposing team's head coach, Pep Guardiola.
"Guardiola congratulated me. I wished him luck ahead of the final on Sunday," Arbeloa said.
This victory was of great importance for Real Madrid not only from a tournament standpoint but also from a psychological point of view, demonstrating that the team is becoming more proficient in how to act in big games.
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