Valverde: “Benzema told us to be patient”

Fede Valverde, winger of Real Madrid and one of the highlights of the match against Almería, recognized the importance of the victory on debut and the belief that the players know that goals will fall because there are many clear chances.

“It is important to win to start the League. The opponent is difficult and the stadium is also full. It cost us a lot but in the end, we were able to convert the goals”, said ‘Pajarito’ at the end of the match.

In line he recalled that “we had many chances and not being able to convert the chances was the least of it because we knew that in the end, the goals would come; Benzema told us to be patient”.

Regarding Alaba’s great goal and the fact that he went out and kissed the saint, Valverde acknowledged that “we are very happy for Alaba for the goal he scored. He is always a leader for young people.”

Almería goalkeeper Fernando, the local team’s ‘saviour’ in a few quick stages, regretted not scoring but left happy to have stood up to Madrid.

“I’m happy that you can’t leave after a defeat but the sensations have been very good. I’m very proud of the team and this is the line to follow because we’ve done very good,” he explained at the end of the game.

Fernando clearly said that “having scored so soon, above all a Real Madrid, makes everything a little uphill for you. It does not give you rest and does not stop attacking and it is true that in the second half it was given by everyone is a team but we lack strength. Well, it was time to row a lot because they didn’t give up. It’s a shame we didn’t score but there’s still a whole League left”

The Almería goalkeeper insisted that “this is my debut in the First Division and I am happy on a personal level but not because of the result. Pacheco has arrived, a great goalkeeper, and the competition will be very good for all of us.”