Álvaro Arbeloa names those responsible for the defeat against Benfica in the UEFA Champions League

In a UEFA Champions League match, Real Madrid travelled to Lisbon to face Benfica and lost 2–4. They failed to secure direct qualification to the Round of 16. After the game, the Madrid side’s coach identified those responsible for the defeat.

Details: At the post-match press conference after the clash with Benfica, the Real Madrid coach stated that he accepts the blame and is responsible for the loss. Just as he had been responsible for Madrid’s defeat in the match against Albacete.

He also added what Real Madrid lacked in this game and where the problems lay.

Quote: "We lacked many things, not just intensity. Many players received yellow cards. I needed players who could stop the counterattack," Arbeloa said.

By the way, Anatoliy Trubin became the first goalkeeper in the history of any European competition to score against Real Madrid.

Reminder: Real Madrid travelled to Lisbon for a UEFA Champions League clash against Benfica, where the Spanish side’s forward managed to set a historic record.