Alvaro Arbeloa ‘not thinking’ about consequences of Bayern Munich defeat for Real Madrid future
Alvaro Arbeloa ‘not thinking’ about consequences of Bayern Munich defeat for Real Madrid future Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has stated that his future is not on his mind as he prepares for their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich. Following their defeat to RCD Mallorca on Saturday, it has arguably made the Champions League the ‘easier’ of two titles available to Los Blancos. Now seven points behind Barcelona with eight games to go, many are declaring the title race done in Spain .
As such, Arbeloa’s future could hinge on Real Madrid’s performance in the Champions League. He said he was not considering the possibility that a loss to Bayern could decide his fate. “We’re not thinking about not winning the tie.
I understand you have to analyse all the scenarios, but for us there’s only one: beating Bayern. That’s what we want and what we believe in. ” ‘I don’t put myself in either camp’ – Arbeloa on style With Xabi Alonso cast as a tactical mastermind that failed to connect with his players, Arbeloa has been discussed as more of a man manager than a coach wedded to a particular tactical set up.
Arbeloa did not feel he fell into either category though. “I don’t place myself in their camp, wherever you want me. My obsession is preparing my teams for what they’re going to face on the pitch and bringing out the best in each player.
You have to be a coach capable of doing everything. ” ‘Defeat is not tolerated at Real Madrid’ Asked how the dressing room reacted to their loss against Los Bermellones, Arbeloa said they were hurting. “A dressing room like any other after a loss.