“Many times you feel that everything depends on you”

“I was the goalkeeper in a penalty shootout, I stopped them and I loved it.” This is how the life of Adriana Nanclares (Miranda de Ebro, 2002) began. Today was the day he defended Real’s number one with reflexes. Alternate leadership with Elene Lete, an unusual cast of minutes in a unique position. The two left their skins to see who will be the starter this Sunday, with Anoeta’s excellent game against Levante.

What body was left in the dressing room after being on the verge of being added against Barcelona?

We are left with a sense of pride at having given everything, but at the mercy of it escaping us in the end. We all know what we have done and it must be a change to realize that we can: we are getting closer to Barcelona.

The match against Levante also brings together all the incentives.

Yes, Levante is a team that does things very well. This is strengthened and their playstyle helps them. I think it will be a very good match, played.

And with a lot of courage, for being against a direct rival, right?

Of course. We want to be at least in the top-3 of the table and these matches are key to continue climbing.

Is it as motivating as the first few times playing Anoeta?

Of course, we expect many people to come on special days because of the approach of Christmas. We haven’t had a chance since the Champions League and this is extra motivation for us.

What kind of match is expected?

Levante is a team that has something in common with us. It’s very compact, they defend well, they also like to have the ball. They are very strong in pairs, surprisingly. The most effective team will end the game.

This squad adds important appointments as of Sunday and their teammates say they are growing against the best teams.

Yes Yes. In San Mamés our response was seen in the good atmosphere there, and when we played in the Reale Arena, the same.

But from a pure sporting point of view, they are getting used to playing at this caliber. Is it an endorsement to win Levante?

Yes, this is not a new scenario for us. We got used to it little by little. With experience, experiences are gained.

Another Anoeta game is a good opportunity to make the project visible, but in the near future they will play on a better Z7. Does the plan appeal to you?

If it’s true. We like to practice every day on natural grass pitches. This is a project that is very close and it is exciting to be able to enjoy it.

Going back to Sunday’s game, he will study Levante’s forwards closely.

Yes, today there are Mayra and Alba Redondo, two very strong forwards. They play more than the hook, but they dominate a lot of movement, they can break your back and you have to be careful with them.

At what point are you personally?

happy Last season I couldn’t keep up because injuries stopped me. I stopped every two or three. He didn’t train for three weeks in a row. Feeling full again.

Have you overcome physical problems?

Yes, I need to have continuity in training and I will 100% overcome them. They are ankle injuries and we must continue to avoid them. This is a long job, not one or two months. I see that I can continue to train and compete and that makes me happy.

Is this one of the reasons why Real are changing two starting goalkeepers?

Yes, we are two very competitive and young goalkeepers. We are gaining experience, we have been together for many years and we know we have potential. Our goal is for the team to be calm with both of them.

Do you think you and Lete are similar as goalkeepers beyond the similarities you mentioned?

We have different characteristics. But the feeling for the Real that happened to us after a long time here is the same.

Do they usually know in advance who will start the next game?

Usually not. We find out when Natalia tells us all the lineups.

This keeps them in suspense all week.

Yes, we work like jabatas. We know that everyone has to wake up and push if they want to play on the weekend.

He’s young, but collecting games first. Do you define yourself as a goalkeeper?

I’m quite agile and have good footwork, something that gives Real a lot. I improved my preparation for the competition. When I was younger, I was more afraid. Being a goalkeeper comes with responsibility and many times you feel like everything is up to you. I learned to manage it and enjoy it, which before, with so much pressure, I couldn’t do.

Have you always been a goalkeeper?

First I was a player and I started when I was 12 years old.

In that way?

A teammate in soccer 7 missed a Christmas tournament and I was the goalkeeper in a penalty shootout. I threw myself, I stopped them and I liked it.