"I gave everything I had for my club when I was playing, and then I gave my all when I was with my country. I don't understand players who save their energy, who don't get stuck in, who're thinking about doing anything other than giving their all for Real Madrid."
"That's how it will be in the next few months. There's no better way to go into a World Cup than performing well for your club."
Kylian Mbappe remained absent as Real Madrid defeated Benfica 2-1 to advance in the Champions League. The France forward has been sidelined with a knee injury for an indefinite period. Alvaro Arbeloa rejected suggestions that Mbappe is managing his fitness to avoid aggravating injuries before the World Cup. Arbeloa emphasized that players should give their full commitment to their club, arguing that strong club performance provides the best preparation for international tournaments. Real Madrid faces Getafe and Celta Vigo before a Champions League last-16 match against Manchester City, with Mbappe's availability uncertain for these fixtures.
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