Álvaro Arbeloa: “I don’t know if this is the best moment of Vini’s career, but he’s not far off”

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 22: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid celebrates with Alvaro Arbeloa, Head Coach of Real Madrid, after being substituted during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 22, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) | Getty Images Speaking after a thrilling 3-2 win over Atlético Madrid in La Liga at the Bernabéu, Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa was full of praise for goalscorer Vinícius Júnior as he said: “Another brilliant performance. Another display of talent, of courage, of fearlessness.

Of making mistakes and trying again. As I always say, we’re incredibly lucky to have him. For his commitment, his talent, his desire to drive the team forward.

I don’t know if this is the best moment of his career, but he’s not far off”. Arbeloa on Valverde’s red card “We showed character and mental strength. We had to dig deep with a man down.

I see it differently, but I’m grateful to José Luis (Munuera Montero) for coming over to explain why he sent him off. We managed to take all three points, which is what we wanted. ” Arbeloa on what the referee told him “He told me it was excessive force, and I don’t see it that way.