Real Madrid is getting set to face its city rivals Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fixtures continue to come fast and furious for Real Madrid as they transfer their focus to a third different tournament in a single week.
Los Blancos also made it to the championship game of this event the previous year, but Barcelona defeated them by a score of 3-1 in a decisive manner. The fans and the board did not have a positive reaction to Madrid’s performance, and Carlo Ancelotti will be attempting to rewrite the script in order to meet their expectations.
On the other hand, Federico Valverde addressed the media as part of his pre-game news conference, which took place before the game occurred.
“We cannot contain our excitement. This has the potential to become a new prize for us. We are unable to wit. “We are delighted to be able to participate in the Supercopa,” Valverde remarked, as reported by MACE.
Additionally, he was asked to remark on their Copa del Rey round of 16 draw against none other than Atletico Madrid. This means that Over the course of the next month, the two teams will compete against each other three times in three separate tournaments.
Participating in these games is an extremely wonderful experience. Our goal is to compete against the top teams in the world. These games are going to be incredibly crucial and very good. We are going to test whether we are capable of competing for all of the championships this year.
In addition, the Uruguayan remembered recollections of the Supercopa final that took place in Jeddah in the year 2020. In that match, he received a red card in the 115th minute for committing a last-man foul on Alvaro Morata even though Morata had a free run at the goal.
In the end, Madrid prevailed in the championship match via the use of penalties, and despite the fact that Valverde was shown a red card, he was recognised as one of the heroes of the match.
That tournament is something I remember. This is my very first Supercopa. It was of extremely high quality. The fact that we were able to win the award was exceptional, as he described it.
It goes without saying that I would do it once again if I had to. If the team need assistance, it is evident that you will need to apply your head. In a heartbeat, I would do it once again. Anything that might be of use to the team.”
During the current season, Valverde has been used in a much different capacity for Madrid than he was during the previous two seasons. In the former, he was utilized in an offensive capacity considerably more often, even as a right winger.
“Throughout my whole life, I have been in this capacity. The same goes for Uruguay. Wherever the manager places me, I am there to assist the team. This is my finest position, and it is where I am able to really shine. “I defend, I attack, and I really enjoy it,” he described his new box-to-box position, which is more confrontational than his previous one.
“If this is the top moment of my life? Indeed, that is possible. As I play, I am in the position that I like the most. I am filled with joy. It was his conclusion that “I am always playing.”