Coach Arbeloa: 'This is the moment to see who the true Real Madrid players are'

Coach Alvaro Arbeloa praised Real Madrid's fighting spirit after the 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo, stressing that this is the moment to clearly see the mettle of true players.

Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo in a challenging away match at Balaídos in the latest La Liga fixture. After the game, Coach Alvaro Arbeloa expressed satisfaction that his players demonstrated strong fighting spirit despite the team facing numerous squad difficulties.

The Spanish strategist stated that Real Madrid entered the match with a series of injuries, significantly weakening the lineup. Nevertheless, the players still displayed their character on a notoriously difficult pitch. “We had about 10 players unavailable. Therefore, achieving a victory at Balaídos is a very noteworthy accomplishment.”, Arbeloa shared.

The Real Madrid manager emphasized that what pleased him most was not just the result, but also the players' sense of responsibility during difficult times. “These are the moments when you can see the true Real Madrid players. And today I saw many such individuals.”, he said.

Arbeloa also gave special praise to the young talent Thiago Pitarch, who delivered an outstanding performance. “He has personality, constantly presses, and never stops moving. Thiago always wants to receive the ball and find the best solution for the team.”, the coach commented.

Additionally, he also valued the emergence of young players like Palacios, Manuel Angel, and Gonzalo. “We have a very high-quality academy. These young players are proving they are capable of contributing to the first team.”, Arbeloa affirmed.

Concluding the press conference, Arbeloa hoped the victory over Celta Vigo would become a turning point for Real Madrid in the remainder of the season. “Real Madrid must fight until the end, must always believe. I hope this will be the start of a better phase for us.”, he emphasized.