Real Madrid faces a new league commitment after the debacle in Lisbon against Benfica. With two days to prepare for the match against Rayo Vallecano and the reunion with Mourinho on the horizon, Arbeloa spoke to the media at a press conference.
Rayo Vallecano match: “It’s an uncomfortable team, everyone knows the identity of Rayo Vallecano. We want the three points.”
Bernabeu atmosphere: “I hope for a Bernabeu that is with the team. I always ask for their support because we are stronger. Our goal is to win on Sunday and keep fighting in La Liga. We need them, like on the day against Monaco, when we were united.”
Carvajal and Ceballos: “With Carvajal, my main objective is that he can have continuity, a little slower than I would go. That he does not relapse, not only with Carvajal. But little by little and with patience. The demand is maximum in each game. I see him better and better and knowing that we need time to see Carva at his best level. With Dani the same. We know his qualities, he is a necessary profile and will surely be important.”
Vinicius and the untouchables: “I understand the debates, but I want to have the best on the field. The more minutes they can be, the better. We saw it against Villarreal with Mbappe’s goal in a great play by Vinicius. They unbalance every game and the fans will want their players to be on the field. They are among the top 10 and have my confidence.”
Attitude: “We are working to find consistency. It’s time for work.”
Revenge against Benfica?: “Rayo Vallecano”.
Distance traveled: “It’s time to work and that’s what we want. It’s 18 days and we have games every three days. That’s what we’re looking for, time to improve and get better.”
The team’s double face: “We are working hard, analysing to find consistency. I’m sure we’re going to get it. But we need time to work, of course.”
Do you regret any decision?: “No, regret is a dead end. I try to learn when things don’t go well. That’s my way. To know what I can improve, as I’ve told the players that inevitably sometimes I’ll make mistakes.”
Message to the team after the defeat in Lisbon: “I understand that you want to know, but that stays between the group and me.”
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