Real Madrid Defender Alvaro Arbeloa Relishing Copa Del Rey Semi-Final Tie Against Sevilla

Arbeloa says that Madrid's semi-final tie with Sevilla in the Spanish Cup will be demanding.
Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa has warned his team-mates that Sevilla will not be pushovers when they face the Andalucians in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey.

The Blancos easily skipped past the challenge of city-rivals Atletico Madrid in the last-eight and will now confront the current cup holders for a place in the final.

"Our games against Sevilla will be very important and we are very excited to play them," said Arbeloa, according to Madrid's official website. "We have to try to win always because we can't afford to make mistakes.

"Our fixtures with Sevilla will be tough and difficult. We will have to fight hard to win. We are just two games away from a final and we are very excited about that."

The Spanish defender also gave his support to coach Jose Mourinho, whose long-term future at the Bernabeu has come into doubt following his differences with the club's management.

"We support Mourinho to the death, and he supports us likewise."