Two golden boys becoming more and more crucial for Real Madrid’s performances, deciding the flow of the game in difficult moments. These are Fede Valverde and Rodrygo Goes. Both had some great performance vs Mallorca and besides helping the team in the group work they managed to score two wonderful goals. Those were goals that came in moments when Real Madrid’s team work was facing a very tough blocking line and defensive play and by the opponent. Despite the great efforts by the squad the goals were not coming and that’s when the individual talent and effort came to help. Both youngsters spoke for the media after the match and expressed their happiness.
Valverde was the one who scored the opener for our team after a spectacular 50-metre run. After skipping past a series of defenders, he unleashed an unstoppable left-footed strike which flew into the top corner from the edge of the box. The midfielder assessed the match in the following terms: “I'm delighted to have got the win. The goal was beautiful but the important thing was to win. We've got that pride and daring to go after the game even if we're behind”.
His stunning goal: “I started running, I saw the red shirts and I tried to get round them so I could keep going. When I saw they were showing me inside, I took advantage of that and shot with my left. It was a team goal”.
Attributes: “I tried my luck often last season with my right and I would always hit the post or see it go just wide. Now they're going in and I'm really enjoying this spell. I try to make the most of my qualities, running with the ball is one of those. When things come off, it's great. After the team has worked so hard, these things bring you real joy”.
Ancelotti's instructions: “He asked us to really attack the space, especially with the ball in our own half. They were leaving space and we had a lot of chances, although the goal came in another way. We're pleased and it was a good performance”.
100% record: “We have to keep going with humility, hard work and commitment. We have to keep putting in the effort to ensure this spell doesn't come to an end and we can keep going”
Rodrygo, whose spectacular effort saw him dribble past three defenders and beat Rajkoviç with a shot across goal to make it 3-1, stated: "It was a beautiful goal and I'm delighted. Carvajal laid the ball to me, I started running, the space opened up, I got round the two centre-backs and managed to score. It's special to play here in front of our fans. They really help us. It's a dream to be playing here and I try and make the most of it every time I play at the Bernabéu”.
Connection with Vini Jr.: “Vini and I have a great understanding. We had to get a bit closer to each other. Modrić was threading balls between the lines, which is where the coach asked me to be for most of the game. I found space there, linked up with Vini, and the goal came. We just had to move closer”.
He continued: “The gaffer asked me to attack the space, get in behind the defence. That was the only space you could find because they were very compact and it was so tough to link up on the inside. We managed a few times but it wasn't easy. Then eventually the goals came”.
Start to the season: “Our start couldn't have been any better. This is the fruit of our efforts. We have two tough games coming up now, we have to keep working and doing the right things because we have everything in place to enjoy a fantastic season”.
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