Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa spoke about the whistles from the Bernabeu that Vinicius Jr. heard against Deportivo Alaves. Below are the highlights of his post-match press conference following the Merengue victory.

Vinicius and the Bernabeu, he was whistled and apologized after the goal

"It is not the first time it has happened to us. He has shown, over many years and in recent months, that he has been able to recover. He has made a great effort and put the team on his back. We cannot deny his attitude; he wants more, and he has great courage. He is a great Madridista; he feels the crest and the shirt. I am happy when the crowd rewards him with applause."

Carvajal, can he be helped to be at the World Cup?

"I have 23 players, and anyone has options to go to the World Cup, and I am going to think about what is best for my team."

How Camavinga is doing

"Well, he has returned to play and help the team. Despite his youth, he has great experience. Whenever he is needed, he will jump onto the field. He has been an important player who has added minutes and just like Vini, he arrived at Real Madrid very young, in a few years he has won many important titles. He not only has the coach's confidence, but also that of the club and the fans."

Why do they whistle Vinicius

"I do not have the feeling that it is something widespread, that it happens every day, or is only directed at Vinicius. We will die with this debate, the demands of this stadium. They want the maximum from their players. When I was a player, that is how I interpreted it. I am happy with what he has done in turning whistles into applause."

Bellingham substitution

"Jude is coming from where he is coming from. The other day was the first match he played 90 minutes after injury; we have another match. After what happened with Militao, I do not want to take risks. He has that mentality of wanting to keep helping, adding minutes on the field. I like that, but we should not give it more importance. On Friday, we will see him on the field."

Capello and the loss of quality in midfield

"I do not usually comment on the opinions of other colleagues."

Will this team reconnect, or will the season feel long?

"I hope it does not feel long or short. We have six matches; that is the objective we have set for ourselves, regardless of what happens with LaLiga. Every match counts, we are already thinking about many of the things we have to improve as a group and be able to fight regardless of the opponent."

What is at stake in this final stretch of the season

"I care very little about what is at stake for me; the important thing is what is at stake for Real Madrid, and we will go out to win."

Could the whistles toward Vinicius lead him not to renew

"That is not a question for me. I am sure, and I hope that he wants to stay here for many years."

Is the LaLiga race still alive?

"Yes, until mathematically we have options, there is still a league. The day comes when we have no options, we will congratulate them if it arrives. Until then we will keep fighting, this is what is demanded of us, we have to keep battling."

What do you think fans think about Vinicius' extension

"I believe I want him to stay here for many years. I can speak for myself, I firmly believe that he has the affection of the Madridista fans."

Message to the group not to feel the pressure of Barcelona's matches

"We have a demand, a responsibility, we have to improve if we want to win LaLiga next year, we have to raise our self-demand. Regardless of what is at stake or the opponent, we have to demand more of ourselves; we have to start right now and go for the six matches that remain."

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