At a press conference before the clash between Atalanta and Real Madrid this Tuesday evening in the Champions League, Federico Valverde spoke of his costly mistake against Athletic Bilbao, which precipitated the defeat of the Merengues (1-2) . Vice-captain of the Madrilenians, the Uruguayan midfielder recognized the psychological impact of this difficult moment while reaffirming his commitment to the club.
“A difficult moment, but we must move forward”
After his decisive ball loss in San Mamés, Valverde admitted:
“I had a lot of trouble sleeping after that match. This kind of mistake had never happened to me in my career. But it’s football. The important thing is to move forward and show, as captain, that I can be an example. » Despite psychological fatigue, he stressed the importance of continuing to work and maintaining confidence: “My priority is to show the team that whatever mistakes we make, we must always move forward. »
Real Madrid under pressure in the Champions League
Asked about Real Madrid’s worrying situation in the Champions League, with a dismal 24th place, Valverde did not hide his frustration: “It’s annoying, we’re not used to these moments. But you have to stay calm and have confidence in the work. » While the Madrilenians have a meeting with Atalanta, the vice-captain concluded with confidence: “We are made for these matches, and I am sure we will end up winning titles this season. »
