Real Madrid interim coach Alvaro Arbeloa is refusing to dwell on the shock La Liga defeat to Mallorca and is instead rallying his squad for a massive UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Arbeloa’s Motivational Message After Mallorca Loss
Despite taking full responsibility for Real Madrid’s disappointing 2-1 loss to Mallorca on Saturday, Arbeloa struck a positive and determined tone when speaking about the upcoming European showdown.
“I want my players to know that we can WIN on Tuesday.” “I know my players, and the importance they’re giving to the Bayern game. I’m certain the fans will be absolutely fired up, and the players will be up for it.”
The former Real Madrid defender, now leading the team, is well aware of the club’s DNA in the Champions League. His words signal a clear shift in focus from domestic disappointment to European glory.
“The Defeat Is 1000% My Fault” – Arbeloa Takes Blame
In the aftermath of the Mallorca match, where Manuel Morlanes and a late Fede Moriki goal condemned Madrid to defeat despite Éder Militão’s 89th-minute equalizer, Arbeloa was characteristically honest.
“The defeat is on me. It’s 1000% my fault. We didn’t do today what we trained for all week. We didn’t create chances well, we lacked patience, we lacked energy, and we lacked ideas.”
This is not the first time Arbeloa has shouldered the blame for poor results, reinforcing his leadership style of protecting the players while demanding higher standards.
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