Real Madrid Claims Victory at Balaidos with Last-Minute Goal

Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against their rivals at Balaidos, with Fede Valverde netting a decisive goal in the final moments of the match.

Match Highlights

Vini Jr played the entire match and reflected on the challenging encounter, stating, “It was a very tough match where we were missing many players, but we came here to win. We worked hard, we suffered a lot, and in the end, we managed to win, which was the most important thing to build confidence ahead of Wednesday’s match.”

Team Effort

Vini Jr continued, expressing gratitude towards the young academy players who stepped in during this challenging time:
“We also have to thank the youth academy players who came in to help and all the players who stepped up because we knew it was going to be a very tough game with many injuries and suspensions. We had to bring out our best version, and what better way to do it than on our club’s anniversary, giving this gift to our fans.”

Last-Minute Drama

On the thrill of winning in the dying moments of the game, he said:
“I prefer winning the matches earlier when things are simpler, but it’s always good to win, especially with a goal at the end. It was Fede’s goal, who is always there for us, helps us every day, and does everything for our team.”

Personal Performance

When discussing his own performance, he remarked:
“I feel very good. Today I was a bit tired because I’ve played many matches in recent days, but you always have to be ready for the big games. Now it’s time to go back home, rest a bit, and prepare for Wednesday’s match. Hopefully, we can recover well to deliver a great performance and have the fans with us.”