Real Madrid's new manager, Alvaro Arbeloa, considered the 2-0 victory over Villarreal on Saturday evening, with goals from French star Kylian Mbappe, to be a "collective victory for the team".
Arbeloa stressed that this unity is the most important characteristic of Real Madrid at the moment, noting that the team delivered a cohesive performance despite the limited time he spent with them, which did not exceed ten days. However, he believes that the players have not yet reached their final level and there is great room for development in all aspects.
Arbeloa emphasized in his speech that "unity" is the basic rule for success, considering that the cohesion of the players in the locker room is what will help them overcome difficult situations in the future.
Arbeloa particularly praised the spirit of sacrifice shown by everyone, even those who do not participate as mainstays, stressing that their willingness to work and train hard even on recovery days makes him happy and proud to lead this group.
Regarding the style of play, Arbeloa explained, in statements reported by Real Madrid's official website, that he will not change the nature of his players, but will exploit their speed and skill in counter-attacks because they make the difference and represent a powerful weapon for the team.
Arbeloa also praised the level of Brazilian star Vinicius Junior, describing him as being at the "peak of his career," stressing the importance of giving him complete freedom to threaten the opponents' goal.
The Spanish coach concluded his remarks by expressing his complete satisfaction with the three points and with the spirit that the players show every day in training and matches.
This victory raised Real Madrid's tally at the top of La Liga to 51 points, two points ahead of their closest pursuer Barcelona, who will meet their guest Real Oviedo on Sunday evening.
Real Madrid recorded their 16th victory, along with three draws and two defeats, scoring 45 goals and conceding 17.
