Real Madrid is difficult to recover from its heavy defeat against Atlético, Saturday at Metropolitano (5-2). At a press conference in Almaty, before the second day of the Champions League on Tuesday, Federico Valverde confirmed the discomfort that reigns in the Merengue locker room.
The 27 -year -old midfielder did not hide that this reverse had had “The effect of a bomb” on the group. “The two days that followed were very difficult, very hard because of the defeat”he confided to the press, stressing the psychological impact of this derby largely dominated by the neighbor Madrid.
Valverde has detailed the intensity of internal discussions since the match. “Since I have been in Real Madrid, I have rarely heard so many discussions after a defeat. You have to change as quickly as possible ”he explained. The emphasis was notably put on the attitude on the ground and the need to find cohesion.
Xabi Alonso also involved
The Uruguayan also mentioned exchanges with the coach.
“With the coach too, there have been a lot of discussions. Tomorrow (Tuesday), it will be the first match to change all of this ”he said, referring to the meeting of the Champions League who will see the players try to turn the page.
Real Madrid is under pressure. The Madrids lost first place in the championship for the benefit of Barça, winner against Real Sociedad (2-1). The performance in Almaty will be scrutinized, both to re -mobilize the Mbappé team and prepare the crucial match on Saturday against Villarreal, current direct continuing on Casa Blanca and in the middle of three consecutive victories.
