The Los Blancos manager views the breach as a serious violation of the club’s values. He insisted that internal matters should remain inside the dressing room. Arbeloa strongly criticised whoever allowed the incident to reach the press.
"I want to say two things. First, I am very proud of the decisiveness, speed and transparency with which the club has acted," he explained, as quoted byMarca. "And on the other hand, that the players have acknowledged their mistake, expressing their regret and asking for forgiveness. For me, that is enough. What I am not going to do is burn them at a public stake, because they do not deserve it.
"I am the first person responsible for the fact that we surely have not been up to standard this season. It is clear that frustration and anger can lead you into situations you do not want. Now we have to look at the match. That is where we must put the focus now. If you want to blame someone, here I am."
Speaking about the leaks: "I repeat, for things that happen in the dressing room to be leaked seems to me a betrayal and an act of disloyalty to this badge."