"I know there are campaigns to undermine Real Madrid," says Arbeloa | OneFootball

The coach of Real Madrid, Álvaro Arbeloa, stated this Monday that there are “campaigns” aimed at harming the team, alluding to the boos received by the players and the club president, Florentino Pérez, last weekend at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

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“As a homegrown player, a player, and especially as a coach, I have great respect for the fans and they can express themselves however they see fit,” Arbeloa said at a press conference on the eve of the match against Monaco, for the Champions League.

“The boos weaken the team, Real Madrid. I know there are campaigns to weaken Real Madrid and I know who is organizing them. They won’t fool me,” added the coach.

Asked what he meant by bringing up these campaigns, Arbeloa dodged the question: “You are the journalists. I am the coach of Real Madrid and I am focused on the game against Monaco. On playing the best game possible and continuing to evolve.”

Regarding Vinícius Júnior, the main target of the fans, the Merengue coach said that the Brazilian “will be on the field whenever he is available and performing as he has been.”

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“What Vini wants and what I hope and wish for is the support of the Bernabéu for all the players and, above all, for Vinícius. He has been writing his story for many years. He has given us two magical Champions Leagues and he needs the Bernabéu to give his best,” he said.

To silence the boos, Arbeloa emphasized that Vini Jr. and Jude Bellingham, another player criticized, need to run and work as hard as they did in the victory over Levante.

“They are two of the best in the world and they also need the support of the fans to give their best,” he stressed.

Arbeloa also highlighted that the players are aware of the “importance” of a victory against Monaco, which could keep Real Madrid among the top eight in the first phase of the Champions League and pave the way for a spot in the round of 16.

*With content from AFP

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