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Alvaro Arbeloa discusses Real Madrid's struggles in La Liga, noting a nine-point gap behind Barcelona. He emphasizes the club's focus on future success despite recent trophy droughts.
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Alvaro Arbeloa explains La Liga woes â âItâs easier for Real Madrid to win the Champions Leagueâ
Real Madrid go into their final seven matches of the season with little to play for, given they have a nine-point deficit to Barcelona in the La Liga title. Nevertheless, there is a desire to end the campaign strongly, even if it means they miss out on another trophy.
Los Blancos have failed to win 6 of the last 7 major trophies on offer to them, and that will be 7/7 if they fail to reel in Barcelona before the La Liga season comes to an end. As per MD, head coach Alvaro Arbeloa gave his thoughts on why things have gone wrong for his side this season.
âTwo seasons without winning anything, I think the last time that happened was 20 years ago. Real Madrid is the club where things go well the most. There are times when things donât work out, but the mentality of this club is to always look to the future. At Real Madrid itâs not worth dwelling on losing, but itâs not worth dwelling on winning either, because we know the demands that this club has and you always have to look to the future to win. We have to win the remaining seven games.â
Arbeloa was also asked about Real Madridâs domestic woes of the last few years, with very few La Liga and Copa del Rey wins compared to expectations. He claimed that the dynamics make it easier for Los Blancos to compete in Europe compared to within Spain.
âWe would find some solution, and it is easy to see in the eyes of many. In relation to our performance, I am sure that we have room for improvement in La Liga these years. These months I think we have performed better in the big games than against the smaller clubs. If we talk about these three months, we have a lot of margin. But we have also experienced circumstances such as against that make it easier for Real Madrid to win a Champions League than a La Liga.â
Alvaro Arbeloa suggests that Real Madrid's mentality and history make them more suited for success in the Champions League than in La Liga.
Real Madrid has failed to win 6 of the last 7 major trophies, and they risk ending the season without any titles if they do not catch up to Barcelona.
Real Madrid has seven matches remaining in the La Liga season as they aim to finish strongly despite their current position.

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Arbeloa, who was once again asked about his future as manager, also spoke on the relationship he has with the Real Madrid dressing room, which appears to be much better than his predecessor Xabi Alonso. He dismissed any suggestions that he has not been hard enough on the squad when necessary.
âI donât have the feeling of that collegiate relationship. I think Iâve had a good relationship (with the players). I donât understand football in any other way. And that doesnât mean that you are not demanding, that you cannot squeeze them. Itâs a relationship you have to accept when youâre a player. Even in difficult moments there has always been a good atmosphere in the dressing room. For me I think itâs been successful and how a dressing room should be.â