Federico Valverde, the Real Madrid star, spoke at the press conference before the decisive confrontation against Manchester City, in the second leg of the qualifying round for the 16th round of the Champions League, which will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Valverde said: "It is a decisive match that determines the qualified, and I am happy to be part of this team, most importantly, to show our strength in defense and attack until we achieve qualification," Valverde said.

On the preference of the result after winning the first leg 3/2, he said: "Yes, we are somewhat quieter, but we have to make an unforgettable match for Real Madrid fans and approach an additional step from the most beautiful title."

On playing as a right back, he said: "I am happy with my performance in this position, although it is not my primary century, but because of the injuries, I was trying to provide my best. I am ready to do what the coach asks."

He continued: "I learn a lot of Carvajal and Lucas Vasquez, they are a role model for me in this club, and real legends in Real Madrid, I seek to do my best in any position I play in."

When asked about the team between the Champions League and the Spanish League from the arbitration, he said: "I do not judge the referees, they are human beings and they may be mistaken, they are subjected to many criticisms and when they perform well they do not get enough appreciation, my role is to focus with the team and work to achieve titles." .

And about the large number of yellow cards, he said: "The players are living with passion, and every player crosses in his own way, Jude Bellingham always wants to win and fight, and today his role came as it might happen to others, the most important thing is that we remain united as a team."

On Guardiola's statements that Real Madrid is 99%nominated, he said: "I am happy to perform the team in going, we have a lot of faith and motivation, and seeing my colleagues training with this seriousness gives me confidence in our ability to qualify."

He concluded his remarks by talking about Manchester City, saying: "They are a different team now, in the past they were relying on high acquisition and pressure, but we also developed our style, the first leg in England was great, and this makes us quieter here, but we have to provide our best." .