Arbeloa Urges Real Madrid to Prioritize Team Unity

Álvaro Arbeloa, the current coach of Real Madrid, stated that the team must prioritize collective efforts over individual talents after their 2-0 defeat to FC Barcelona, which allowed Barcelona to retain the La Liga title with three games to spare. Arbeloa expressed the need for the team to work together as a cohesive unit, acknowledging that they had dropped too many points against teams they should have beaten.

He also mentioned the challenges posed by injuries, specifically referencing Kylian Mbappé's inability to play against Barcelona due to a thigh injury. Arbeloa recognized the disappointment of fans as the team finished the season without major trophies for the second consecutive year.

He indicated that he would learn from the mistakes made this season, while also noting that he might not remain as coach next season, with former Madrid coach José Mourinho being linked to a potential return. The future of the team will be discussed in the coming weeks.