Real Madrid supervisor Alvaro Arbeloa admitted his facet can “play a lot better” after dropping factors within the LaLiga title race following a 2-1 defeat to Osasuna on Saturday.
Ante Budimir put the hosts forward with a first-half penalty at Estadio El Sadar, earlier than Vinícius Jr levelled within the 73rd minute – two minutes after Kylian Mbappe noticed a purpose dominated out for offside.
Ahead Raul García then netted a spectacular Ninetieth-minute winner that was confirmed after a VAR test to provide Osasuna their first dwelling win over Los Blancos in 15 years.
“It wasn’t a great recreation for us,” Arbeloa stated after the match.
“We are able to do much more, we will play a lot better. It isn’t simple to do it in midweek after which a Sunday, however these are the calls for, that is Actual Madrid. We knew how tough it could be to return right here.”
The consequence means Actual squandered the possibility to maneuver 5 factors away from rivals Barcelona. As it’s, the Catalan membership can leapfrog Arbeloa’s males within the desk with a win over Levante on Sunday.
The Actual boss admitted the defeat was painful however insisted there was nonetheless an extended option to go within the title race.
“No person needs to lose after all,” Arbeloa stated.
“However it will likely be an extended season. There’s lots left.
“We now have to maintain working. “We now have a number of room for enchancment, and once we aren’t at 100% any group can beat you, we’re conscious of that.”
Subsequent up for Actual is the second leg of their Champions League playoff tie with Benfica on Wednesday. Final week’s contest, which noticed Vinicius Jr rating the one purpose of the sport, was marred by alleged racist comments made to the Brazilian.
