Álvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid coach, does not hide his disappointment after the elimination by Bayern Munich and focuses especially on the episode of the red card against Eduardo Camavinga, which changed the course of the match.
The Spanish coach was very harsh on the referee's decision: "How is it possible to send off a player for such a case? Nobody understands this decision. It is something inexplicable and unfair."
He further hinted that the referee may have made a mistake in his assessment: "I have the impression that the referee did not know that Camavinga already had a yellow card. It is even more serious that way."
Arbeloa also focused on the impact of this decision on the match: "A beautiful match, a balanced match, has been ruined. A knockout match like this should not be decided by such an episode."
Regarding the team's situation, the Los Blancos coach said: "We are shocked and disappointed. I feel sorry for the players, for the effort they made and for our fans. We gave everything on the pitch."
In the end, Arbeloa stressed his pride in the team despite the elimination: "We return to Madrid with our heads held high. These players gave their all and that's what matters."
The elimination by Bayern Munich leaves a bitter taste in Real Madrid's mouth, especially for the way it came, with a decision that continues to cause controversy and debate in the world of football. /Express newspaper