Real Madrid will face a new league campaign after the debacle against Benfica in Lisbon. With two days to prepare for the game against Rayo Vallecano and a reunion with Mourinho imminent, Arbeloa spoke to the media at a press conference.
Against Rayo Vallecano: “It’s an uncomfortable team. Everyone knows who Rayo Vallecano are. We want three points.”
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Atmosphere at the Bernabeu: “I want a Bernabéu with the team. We are stronger and I always ask for their support. Our goal is to win on Sunday and continue to fight in La Liga. We need them, like on the day against Monaco when we came together.”
Carvajal and Ceballos: “In the case of Carvajal, my main goal is for him to have continuity, a little more slowly than I do. Not only in the case of Carvajal, but not to relapse. But little by little and with patience. Match by match. The demands will be maximum. I know he needs time to get better and better and to see the best level of Kalva. We know his qualities, he will definitely be important.
Vinicius and the untouchables: “I understand the argument, but I want to play our best on the field. The more minutes they play, the better. Against Villarreal, Mbappe scored with a great play from Vinicius. They are unbalanced every game and the fans will want their players on the field. They are in the top 10 and I am confident.”
Attitude: “We’re working to find consistency. It’s time to 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 a game every three days. That’s what we want. Time to improve and get better.”
The team behind the scenes: “We are working hard and analyzing to find consistency. I am sure we will achieve it. But of course we need time to work on it.”
Do you regret your decisions?: “No, regrets are a dead end. When things don’t go well, you try to learn. That’s how I do it. I tell my players we’re going to make mistakes, so we can see what we can improve on.”
Message to the team after the defeat in Lisbon: “I know you want to know, but it’s between the group and me.”
