Arbeloa made the announcement following the Champions League match against Benfica, where Vinicius faced racist language from Gianluca Prestianni. The coach emphasized that the squad's unity is stronger than any trophy.
Speaking ahead of the La Liga match against Osasuna, Arbeloa stated that while Vinicius chose to continue, the club would fully support a walkout in the future. He expressed immense pride in the players' calm response and commitment to standing together.