Arbeloa pleads for Madrid fans' support at home
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa believes failures will only make him stronger as he asked for the full support of the Santiago Bernabeu faithful ahead of this weekend's LaLiga clash with Levante.
Arbeloa replaced Xabi Alonso earlier this week, but his debut in the dugout was a disaster.
Madrid went down 3-2 to lower-league Albacete in the Copa del Rey.
Arbeloa now has a home game to contend with as Madrid look to get back on track, with LaLiga struggler Levante visiting the Bernabeu.
"I want to see a Real Madrid team that goes out to win from the first minute, where there's no doubt that our objective is to attack the opposition's goal," Arbeloa said.
"I want the Bernabeu to know what we want. I want a team with a lot of character, a lot of personality, and that inspires. I want the Bernabeu crowd to see themselves reflected in their players.
"I understand that Madrid fans are hurt and disappointed with us, but I'm going to ask for their support. In Real Madrid's history, titles have only been won when the Bernabeu has been behind the players.
"Coaches always need time, which is what we don't have. But I don't need anything, really. The schedule is what it is, and it doesn't scare or worry me.
"The only thing I need is players as fantastic as the ones I have. I'm very eager, very motivated. I always try to be a fighter, and I'm lucky to have an extraordinary squad. We're ready. I firmly believe that failures make you better.
"What happened at Albacete was a lack of ideas, of play, of fitness, of many things for which I am responsible. There will only be one person responsible, and that's the Real Madrid coach."
After a run of nine consecutive wins against Levante in LaLiga between 2012 and 2016, Madrid has only won five of its past 11 meetings against it in the competition.
