Alvaro Arbeloa: “I’m happy when the fans reward Vinicius Jr with applause”
He spoke after Alaves.
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 21: Alvaro Arbeloa, Head Coach of Real Madrid, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Deportivo Alaves at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 21, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) | Getty Images Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media after Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Alaves at the Bernabeu on Tuesday. He was asked about the Bernabeu’s relationship with Vinicius Jr, to which he said: “It’s not the first time this has happened to us, as I always say.
He’s always made a great effort in difficult situations. We can’t deny his desire to do more and to try. He has tremendous courage.
He feels a deep connection to the badge and the shirt. I’m happy when the fans reward him with applause. ” Arbeloa on the game “Alavés had a lot at stake; we were coming off a big disappointment, and it was the first match.
It wasn’t going to be easy. Now we’re looking ahead to the match in Seville against a great rival in a great stadium. ” Arbeloa on Betis “We have three consecutive away games, all of them difficult, like all away games, but these three have been even more so.