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Transcript: Alvaro Arbeloa Defends Star Players After Real Madrid's Loss To Benfica
- Real Madrid lost 4-2 to Benfica in the Champions League, risking their playoff fate.
- Arbeloa defended Mbappé and Vinicius Jr. amid media criticism.
- Arbeloa took personal responsibility for the defeat and called for ongoing improvement.
- The coach cited the match's difficulty, atmosphere, and opponent quality as factors.
- Arbeloa defended tactical decisions, including changes to the lineup.
- He asserted responsibility for the team's performance across the 90 minutes.
- Arbeloa noted the high stakes and the home crowd influence in the loss.
- The coach emphasized the need to address multiple footballing qualities, not just one.
- Arbeloa expressed confidence in Jorge and the player he referenced as a fit for the match.
- The article includes a post-match transcript and context from Real Madrid press events.
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