Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has come out strongly in defence of Vinicius Jr after sections of the Bernabeu crowd booed the Brazilian during the 2-0 win over Levante . Despite the victory marking Arbeloa's league debut, the night was not entirely comfortable, especially for Vinicius, who has struggled for consistency this season.
The criticism comes in a tense period for the club following a shock Copa del Rey exit to Albacete , a result that deepened fan frustration and raised questions around leadership. Arbeloa has already taken responsibility for that collapse , as covered by SoftFootball , and understands the pressure that now surrounds the squad.
Speaking after the Levante match in a post shared by Fabrizio Romanos official X account , Arbeloa reminded supporters of Vinicius's legacy. He stressed that short-term form should not erase years of decisive moments.
