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Arbeloa talks Guler, Valverde, Mbappe, Asencio, Vinicius, Brahim after Real Madrid 4-1 Elche Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa was full of pride after his side delivered an impressive 4-1 victory over Elche at the Santiago Bernabeu. The result not only strengthened the team’s momentum but also showed the growing influence of several academy players within the squad. Speaking to the media after the match, Arbeloa could not hide his satisfaction with the performance and the involvement of young players from the club’s famous academy.
For a coach who himself rose through the system, the night carried deep emotional meaning. “For someone who came up through the youth system like me, it’s a proud day. It reminds me of the Real Madrid of the ‘Quinta del Buitre’ era, and I’m leaving with that feeling.
” Arbeloa then emphasised the importance of the victory itself. “We faced a very tough opponent, one that demands a lot from you and plays in a way that makes things difficult. The players put in an enormous effort.
I’m very grateful for what many of them are doing. ” Youth team revolution One of the most emotional moments for Arbeloa came when several academy graduates stepped onto the pitch at the Bernabeu. Night to behold for Real Madrid.
(Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Seeing players he once coached make their debut clearly meant a lot to him. “I can die happy after a night like tonight, for a youth academy player and a coach who has spent many years in the academy, alongside so many of them. “For Yanez and Aguado, who were the first players I coached when they were 13 or 14, to be able to give them their debut at the Bernabéu today means something indescribable to me.