Real Madrid star Federico Valverde appeared in a press statement following the 2-0 victory over Villarreal in the 21st round of the Spanish League "La Liga," at the Estadio de la Cerámica.

The player said: "The most important thing was to win and secure the three points from this stadium. In the first half, we played very well, but we lacked decisiveness in the final touch, which sometimes affected us defensively. In the second half, we were calmer, and the coach asked us to move the ball more, which we did."

He added: "What distinguishes the team's development in recent matches? We feel comfortable when we don't have the ball, we find many spaces. The most important thing is that when the ball is not with us, all eleven players are ready to help and run for each other. We need to continue improving these details to become a great team."

On keeping a clean sheet: "Having Courtois in goal makes everything easier. He gives you reassurance, as you know he's there if the ball gets through. This is a collective achievement for everyone, especially the forwards who contribute a lot to the defensive work."

Regarding Mbappe and Vinicius: "Any ball that reaches them with space and in front of the goal can create significant danger and scoring opportunities. Their defensive work and pressing style were also highlighted."

He concluded about being in the lead: "This gives us great motivation and a morale boost. These victories strengthen the team and restore the energy we lost when the results were not in our favor."