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Arbeloa Defends Players Amid Fan Discontent After Win

1/17/2026

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Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa acknowledged fans' right to express discontent after a difficult week, despite beating Levante 2-0.
After losses to Barcelona and Albacete, the Bernabéu crowd booed Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham.
Arbeloa, who recently replaced Xabi Alonso, stressed fan expectations and said he is proud to coach Vinícius.
He praised the team's resilience and noted Real Madrid are now one point behind league leaders Barcelona.

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Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa acknowledged fans' right to express discontent after a difficult week, despite beating Levante 2-0.
After losses to Barcelona and Albacete, the Bernabéu crowd booed Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham.
Arbeloa, who recently replaced Xabi Alonso, stressed fan expectations and said he is proud to coach Vinícius.
He praised the team's resilience and noted Real Madrid are now one point behind league leaders Barcelona.