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El Clasico Sunday
Real Madrid managed to avoid one of the most embarrassing scenarios of the season by beating Espanyol in a competitive game that kept their mathematical hopes alive in the Spanish league race for another week, thus delaying Barcelona’s honor at the Camp Nou.
Coach Alvaro Arbeloa expressed his satisfaction after the victory, noting the importance of the result from a moral and technical point of view, especially after some fluctuations in performance.
“We kept a clean sheet, which we haven’t achieved in a long time, and that’s very important. I am very happy with the win. We controlled the match and worked very well. Vinicius Junior was great again. he can score goals and provide assists and he is always a threat when he touches the ball. He was the captain of the team again.”
Despite the victory, the week was not without controversy in the Spanish capital, after Kylian Mbappe’s departure on personal holiday raised questions about his commitment at a crucial stage of the season.
Arbeloa answered: “I have no doubts about the commitment of any of my players. Everyone understands how important these matches are for us. We are a club and fortunately there will be no bigger player than Real Madrid. All my players understand that.
When asked about the comparison between Vinicius and Mbappe’s loyalty, the coach refused to get into the argument, explaining: “I don’t compare players. We need them all. To win any game, you need the commitment of all the players. It hurts me when we see all the teams outrunning us.”
As for the physical aspect of the team, Arbeloa revealed the development of Dani Carvajal’s injury, hinting at the possibility of his absence until the end of the season, but he expressed optimism about his return.
“We will see how the situation of Carvajal and Mbappe will develop. I have high hopes that Carvajal will be able to finish the season playing as he deserves.”
“Real Madrid” is going to face “Barcelona” in the next round, in a game that could be decisive for the Catalan team to win the title.
Despite being aware of the difficulty of the task, Arbeloa stressed the importance of maintaining the competitive spirit until the end. “We have a big match against a big opponent who is doing very well. It’s a special match for the fans and for us. We will rest well and prepare well for that match.”
With this victory, Real Madrid postpones the possible crowning of Barcelona for another week, pending the outcome of the next El Clasico summit, which could determine the features of the end of the Spanish season.
