Alvaro Arbeloa was left furious with sections of the Real Madrid support after chants were aimed at club president Florentino Perez during a match at the Santiago Bernabeu, with several star players also finding themselves on the receiving end of jeers.
The former Madrid defender, who now works in a coaching role at the club, took to social media after the game to criticise the behaviour in the stands. Arbeloa made it clear he felt the protests were misplaced and damaging, especially with the team still fighting on multiple fronts.
Fans in attendance voiced their frustration at different moments, with Perez targeted along with members of the first team. The atmosphere turned tense as whistles and boos were heard, reflecting growing unrest among some supporters.
Arbeloa did not hold back in his response. He defended the work of the president and pointed to what Perez has delivered during his time in charge, while also backing the players who were singled out.
The episode has added to the spotlight on Madrid’s relationship with their own crowd, with emotions running high in a season that continues to bring heavy pressure and constant scrutiny at the Bernabeu.
