Real Madrid secured a crucial victory over Real Sociedad on Saturday, moving to the top of LaLiga. Following the match, captain Fede Valverde spoke to the media, acknowledging the team’s struggles this season and highlighting the importance of their recent form.

A Season of Growth and Responsibility

Valverde emphasized the team’s growth through adversity, stating, We’ve had weeks in which we’ve swallowed a lot of shit and that helped us grow as players and as people. He also acknowledged the weight of responsibility that comes with captaining the club.

Fede Valverde “It’s been a tough year as captain. I’ve felt responsible when things aren’t going well. We’ve had weeks where we’ve had to swallow a lot of crap, and I think it’s helped us grow – both as players and as people.”

The midfielder admitted that the team deserved to experience difficult periods, which ultimately forced them to evolve and mature. We didn’t win anything last year, and we haven’t won anything yet this year, either. he said.

Unity in the Locker Room

Despite challenging results, Valverde affirmed the unity within the Real Madrid locker room. He noted that positive results foster a better atmosphere in training and reduce tension among players competing for playing time.

Fede Valverde “When you are winning, it helps a lot to create a different fluidity when working in training, to have less anger, and in the end we are 25 players. We all fight to play, 11 play, there are 5 changes, there will always be some player who is a little less happy than another because they would like to play more, but I think that when things go like this, in this way that we win, that players change, they come in, they contribute their bit, they do it well, this helps everything go better.”

Champions League Ambitions

Looking ahead, Valverde reiterated Real Madrid’s ambition to compete for all titles, including the Champions League. We are Real Madrid, we always have to go for all the titles, he stated, emphasizing the need for unwavering focus and dedication.

First Year as Captain

Valverde reflected on his first year as captain, acknowledging the increased responsibility and the challenges that came with it. It was my first year as a more responsible captain, it was obviously hard, if I tell you it was incredible, I would be lying to you in the end. He added that he takes personal responsibility for setbacks and strives to improve the team’s attitude.

Fede Valverde “You are responsible for all this, you experience responsible, I feel responsible when things are not good, my way of being is like that, This proves not because I am also a captain, always when things don’t go well or we do not win, I am always the first culprit.”

Did You Understand?

Fede Valverde scored Real Madrid’s third goal against Real Sociedad, a stunning strike from the edge of the penalty area.

FAQ

• What did Valverde say about the team’s struggles? He acknowledged they’ve had difficult weeks but that those experiences have helped them grow.
• Is Valverde satisfied with the season so far? He stated that they haven’t won anything yet this year and need to continue to improve.
• What are Real Madrid’s ambitions? They aim to compete for all titles, including the Champions League.