Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa appeared in a press conference to discuss tomorrow's match against Villarreal, in the 21st round of the Spanish League, which will take place at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

The coach said in his talk: "Villarreal is a strong opponent and will demand a lot from us, our highest level, and this motivates us greatly. We are aware of the importance of the match awaiting us tomorrow to secure the three points. The match is extremely important for what it represents, for the opponent we are facing, and for the three points that will give us great confidence. It is one of our toughest away matches in the Spanish league. We have to be at our best and play at an exceptional level if we want to secure the three points. This is what we are focusing on and working on these days."

He added: "I am very happy with all the players' desire to help the team and prioritize the team's interest over personal interest. They have shown me this since day one. Both Camavinga and Valverde had a great match against Monaco, delivering an amazing performance. I want to see committed players who are willing to help and are available to their coach. They are versatile players with immense capabilities and great talent to play in multiple positions on the field."

He continued: "Are there any old scores to settle with you because of the criticism you receive? That was the first time I visited the stadium as a coach. I had never been there before. When you see all the European championships, you feel the rich history of Real Madrid and what this club represents. Ancelotti, when he was at the stadium, posted a picture from the same spot. If someone like Ancelotti did it, how could I not pause to reflect on Madrid's history? As for the criticism, I am completely calm and focused on bringing out the best in the players."

Regarding the renewal of Vinicius's contract, which ends in 2027: "It's not up to me; it's a matter for the club and the player. Of course, I hope he continues to make history here."

Regarding the club's stance on the transfer market: "I have an exceptional team. And if we need anything, we have a great youth academy, as has always been the case in Real Madrid's history."

Regarding José Mourinho: "You all know the regard I have for Mourinho. When a coach like him, especially him, speaks, I listen and analyze what he says."

He added about Jude Bellingham: "It's my turn to talk about what I've seen, whether in training or matches. He has shown his abilities, technical skills, leadership, and character. His effort has been tremendous; he has a winning mentality and everything a Real Madrid player needs. I am extremely happy with him."

He emphasized, "We hope this is the turning point we need. Kylian Mbappe said: Our moment has come to take a step forward and show what we want to achieve. This is important, and the players have done it with effort and humility. We hope everything continues this way."

Regarding the happiness of the players in the locker room: "I try to help the players; I can't speak about the past or whether they are happier or less happy than before. They are ready to work, and they welcomed me warmly."

Whether a win tomorrow will dispel doubts: "Honestly, that doesn't worry me much. The important thing is the match, delivering a great performance, and winning. That the players perform well. The rest doesn't concern me."

Regarding the return of Brahim Diaz: "I am very happy to have him join us. He has shown his abilities at Real Madrid and repeated that in the African Cup of Nations. He is a player whose movements are hard to predict, excels at playing between the lines, and can occupy multiple positions. He has a great mentality and a strong will. We will definitely need him."

He concluded about his football philosophy: "Rodrigo will be in the lineup; winning is the most important thing here, regardless of the formations. I want to see the character and mentality he showed in the last match. He completely embodies the essence of Real Madrid: teamwork. These are our values, and we must never abandon them."