Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa has thrown his support behind club president Florentino Pérez following the team's second consecutive trophyless season. The club's 2-0 defeat to Barcelona confirmed Barça as champions, ending a chaotic period that saw Madrid fire Xabi Alonso and install Arbeloa as coach. Pérez called presidential elections after the drought, ending an unopposed 26-year run since 2000.

During a heated press conference, Pérez defended Madrid against what he called a media campaign and claimed the club had been "robbed of seven leagues." Arbeloa backed his president, saying, "If this club has a strength, it is its members and the fans." He praised Pérez's leadership compared to the period before his arrival at the club.

Arbeloa rejected suggestions Madrid had reached "rock bottom," arguing the club would improve with a stronger squad in the summer. The coach refused to confirm if Kylian Mbappé would feature against Real Oviedo, saying the forward would play if he completed training and showed commitment to the club.