After a successful 2023-2024 season with titles in La Liga and the Champions League, Real Madrid is going through a more complicated period. During an interview with Movistar+Federico Valverde, executive of the Madrid midfielder, delivered his analysis on the current difficulties of his team, in particular the humiliation suffered against FC Barcelona during the Clasico on October 26 (0-4).
“The 4-0 defeat against Barça was very painful. We have to recognize that they outclassed us, especially in the second half. In the first half the match was very balanced, but after their first goal everything changed. Their energy was different and we panicked, which led to their total domination”confided the Uruguayan. A bitter but lucid observation of the superiority of the Blaugrana that day.
A fighting mentality for the rest of the season
Despite this debacle, Valverde insists on the combative DNA of Real Madrid and their desire to redress the situation. “The history of this club is to never give up. We have to keep fighting in training and prove on the pitch that we want to win everything. What counts at the end of the season are the titles won, not the matches lost. »
With competitions still at stake, the Merengues intend to learn from their setbacks to relaunch their season. Their next goal? Restore their image during the return match at Camp Nou and reconnect with their status as title contenders.