Real Madrid: Álvaro Arbeloa sounds the alarm after defeat at Osasuna | OneFootball

Álvaro Arbeloa expresses concern following Real Madrid's loss to Osasuna

Real Madrid: Álvaro Arbeloa sounds the alarm after defeat at Osasuna

On Saturday night, Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna in La Liga. Álvaro Arbeloa made no excuses.

Despite the refereeing controversy, the Real Madrid coach was quick to highlight his team's shortcomings, issuing a clear warning to his players in the title race. A defeat (2-1), unambiguous and almost clinical, built on just two shots on target from the opposition. The result was no accident—it was all about efficiency and intensity.

"There could have been a foul earlier. Two blatant offsides, both against us. Poor match. We can do better. It's not easy playing from Wednesday to Sunday, but that's how it is. It wasn't a good game for us. They scored two goals with their only two shots on target, but I think we can do much better. We have to play better, with more intensity, because that's what's expected of us. We lacked control and speed in our ball circulation. It's a matter of strategy. If we're not at our best, anyone can beat us. Our opponents give everything, and if we don't...", the Madrid coach admitted.

"I'm not upset. I already said yesterday that the season would be very long and there's still a long way to go. We controlled the match, but we're lacking pace and efficiency. We focused most of our attacks down the left flank, but we need to be more versatile. It's about strategy and knowing what we want to do. We have to keep pushing in every game. There's nothing else to do. If we're not at 100%, anyone can beat us. That's something we've talked about in the dressing room. Every match will be tough, and our opponents will give everything," Arbeloa added.