Álvaro Arbeloa appeared at the press conference for the media and analyzed the victory over Celta Vigo in the 27th round of the Spanish League in the match held at the Balaídos Stadium.

The coach said, "There are still many points available, 33 points if I'm not mistaken, and at this stage, it feels as if the league hasn't started yet. The journey is long because every match now is against teams with their own objectives, and each game will be like a battle. Today, we entered the match with ten players absent, if I'm not mistaken, and the performance the players delivered on such a field is truly remarkable."

He added: "We all know how difficult the match at Balaídos is, and how Celta played football with high confidence. So I am very happy, especially because of the fighting spirit, and because of the players who wanted to be present, who wanted to advance, and who wanted to take responsibility in this difficult moment. As I said yesterday, these are the moments when the true character of Real Madrid players is revealed, and today I saw a lot of that."

About Thiago Beitarich: "You asked me about him at the press conference a few days ago, and I'll repeat what I said. I think we owe a lot to what Thiago delivered today, once again. For his character, efforts, and ability to press repeatedly. His care for the ball, maintaining it under pressure, and his constant pursuit of finding the best option. He is a player who passes and moves, always keeping himself available. To attack these defenses, we need dynamic players like him, capable of making one, two, three, or even ten runs even if they don't receive the ball."

He continued: "Today, we must highlight the outstanding performance delivered by Thiago. Also, the performance of Cesar Palacios after he left, and Manuel Angel's entry later with that decisive intervention, or Gonzalo. I believe we have a youth academy that deserves greater recognition. It's obvious that the best players in the world come here, but we also have very special players in the academy. The way they all played today is certainly good news."

He continued: "It's been a long time since a player from the youth academy, Castilla, has risen and established himself. The last ones were Gonzalo, Asensio... and I think it's always good for an eighteen-year-old player to establish himself in the first team and play. Thiago deserves his playing minutes. It's not about my trust in him, but about his football performance. Moreover, he perfectly embodies what a Real Madrid player should be: his playing style, work ethic, and all this effort. I believe he is a true Real Madrid player."

He added: "Ferland Mendy was returning after a long break and many months without playing. Obviously, we took a risk because we knew that playing 90 minutes after such a long period is not something that satisfies me as a coach, and I don't think it's the ideal scenario. But given the course of the match, it was necessary. Ferland's quality is indisputable. He is a player who has proven since joining us that whenever he steps on the field, winning becomes easier for Real Madrid, and that says a lot. I am very happy for him, for his efforts and training. He is always smiling, and when you don't play, it is difficult. We need players like him, who give their best every day, know how to wait for their chance, and deliver outstanding performances when given the opportunity."

He continued: "I don't know if there is a coach who has given Arda Güler more playing time than I have. I would like to know, I have doubts, and I don't think so. I believe I have been the coach who trusted him the most since my arrival. He is a pivotal player. If I played César (Palacios), it's because I think he is more accustomed to performing the role that Arda was playing. But I am very happy with him. I have always said that: because of his diligence and quality. Clearly, he must continue to develop. Today, we all won."

He concluded: "Can this victory be a turning point? I hope so. For me, this is a very important win because it gives us a different perspective for Wednesday's match, which was extremely difficult. More importantly, it slightly guides us on the path we want to follow in every match. This is Real Madrid: fighting until the end, believing, and struggling. I'm sure we can perform better in many aspects, but hopefully, the character and fighting spirit we showed today will be a turning point, and things will go much better from now on."