Alvaro Arbeloa defended Real Madrid teammate Asier Illarramendi after victory over Almeria.

The midfielder was jeered by home fans during the 3-0 win.

Arbeloa said: "I don't think the crowd focus on him. Here the crowd are very demanding when you have a bad day at the office or play a bad pass.

"In Vigo he put in a huge effort, he was the one who ran the most, and also he played today with flu or a headache, so we have to thank him for that huge effort."