Asensio: This is our goal, and Valverde's shots are impressive

Real Madrid defender Raul Asensio appeared in press statements after the victory over Athletic Bilbao with a score of one goal to none in the 32nd round of the Spanish League at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

The player said: "We are very happy. It was an important and difficult match. The team worked with a collective spirit, and we deserved to win."

He added: "Winning gives us confidence, and we needed it. It will help us and give us an extra boost to keep working. We hope, from now on, that victories will be our goal."

Regarding the applause from the Bernabeu: "Every day I play here motivates me incredibly, and receiving warm applause is indescribable. I hope it happens again. I will do my best for the club and my teammates."

On Valverde's goal: "We are used to his shots, and we are impressed by them. We enjoy them every day, and he is a wonderful player and a great person."

He concluded: "Keeping our net clean gives us confidence. We all work to achieve that."