Speaking after the match, Arbeloa acknowledged the team's poor performance and expressed understanding for the fans' frustration. He emphasized the importance of learning from mistakes and working towards a better future.

Arbeloa stated, "Real Madrid always bounce back. We've faced setbacks and come back stronger many times. I understand the anger of our fans, and we must work to turn the situation around." He also highlighted the team's strong squad, citing their potential to achieve great things despite the challenges of the past few months.

Regarding Mbappe's absence from the El Clasico match, Arbeloa revealed that the striker failed a fitness test and would have liked to see him play despite tensions with fans. Arbeloa expressed hope that Mbappe would recover in time for the remaining two weeks of the season.