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Arda Guler scored the game-winning goal for Real Madrid in the first half of their match against Real Sociedad, which they won 1-0 away at the Reale Arena on Friday night. The victory was a hard-fought victory.
On that particular evening, Carlo Ancelotti fielded a team that was significantly altered. Eder Militao made his first start after recovering from his injury to his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), while other players such as Dani Ceballos, Joselu, and Fran Garcia were given the opportunity to play.
Considering the extensive roster changes, it is only natural that Los Blancos did not perform at their best. However, they persevered and managed to come back from the Basque region with three points.
Militao maintains that there is still work to be done.
In an interview with the club’s media after the match, Real Madrid defender Eder Militao emphasized that the squad has not yet won the championship, despite the fact that the victory was a step in the right way.
Since we are aware that nothing has been gained yet, we must continue to be victorious. In spite of the fact that we have a significant advantage, we must continue to work hard right up to the very finish,” the Brazilian stated.
In response to the fact that he had been absent for eight months, Militao expressed his happiness at finally being able to start a game and play the whole ninety minutes. I’ve been away from the game for a number of months, but now that I’ve returned, I feel like a legitimate player once again.
“I was prepared for the game,” she said. I was worried that I would get even more exhausted due to the fact that I had been out for such a long time; nonetheless, the game turned out to be a fantastic one thanks to the assistance of the team. It is essential that I communicate with my teammates, and while I am playing, I make it a point to speak to them as often as I can in order to provide assistance.
Concerning the robustness of Real Madrid’s defensive unit, he continued by saying, “We put in a lot of effort. Regardless of when the coach decides to switch players, it is irrelevant. We keep in mind that in order to protect ourselves, we need to come in with a lot of blood. It seems to me that we demonstrated today that we are a collective.
Real Madrid will play Bayern Munich in the opening leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final series on Tuesday in Germany. This match will take place in Germany.
Our motivation is high, and we are really delighted. We must continue to be victorious in games. According to Militao, who is looking forward to the game, “We need to make sure that we are well prepared in the days leading up to Tuesday.”
An acclaim from Fran Garcia A. Guler, Arda
In addition, Fran Garcia was one of the players who received a start for the first time, and the left-back had a difficult time competing against Takefusa Kubo, who had previously played for Real Madrid.
Garcia acknowledged that he and the squad were well aware that the game was never going to be an easy one, and his happiness lies in the fact that they are returning with three points.
since of the significance of the game, we were aware that it would be a very fought contest since they were in need of victory. “We came prepared for a difficult game, though they were playing at home, but we came to show that this La Liga is ours and to get the three points,” he stated. “We came to show that we are the team to beat.”
“Defending this jersey and these colors means that when you walk out onto the field, you have to provide your very best possible performance, not just for yourself but also for your teammates and the people who are standing behind us. The feeling of bringing these three points back to Madrid is really wonderful.
Garcia also spared some appreciation for the player who won the match, Arda Guler, adding, “Everyone knows, he’s cut from a different cloth.” Since he is deserving of it, I am delighted for him. We have a final exam in four days, and we need to give it our best effort. Let’s rejoice now, for we have a final exam.
As a result of Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory, the squad has now maintained a perfect record of 20 clean sheets so far this season. Garcia commented on the defensive prowess of the team, saying:
If we are able to provide that kind of support at the back, we are aware that we have a decent opportunity of obtaining the whole three points. It makes me delighted to be able to assist, and I am eager to continue gaining additional minutes.
The left-back made the following statement on the rotations that Ancelotti made and the strength of the team’s bench:
“We are aware that it is not simply the starting eleven; we are a team that is consistently performing at a very high level. No matter who shows up, they are going to give it their all and give it their all.
“Those who come on have the ability to completely change the game.” On both a personal and a collective level, I am content with my life. Our goal is getting a little bit closer to being accomplished.
