Valverde: AEK Athens' first goal affected us, and I thank my teammates for their trust

The Uruguayan Federico Valverde, a player for Real Madrid, confirmed his happiness with the thrilling 3-2 win over AEK Athens, praising the effort put in by his teammates and their ability to come back despite a difficult start.

Federico Valverde said in television statements: "It was a difficult and complex match, and I believe we imposed our control over it. I would like to congratulate the team for the great effort they put in."

A Real Madrid player spoke about the impact of the goal the team conceded at the start of the match, explaining: "The goal affected us, but the team continued to play the same way and execute the work we had trained on all week. We regained control and felt comfortable again, then we went back on the attack and gave it our all."

He added about coming back in the score and achieving victory: "The credit goes to the coaching staff and the players, and to the mutual trust between teammates. It is a great honor to play under the guidance of this coaching staff, and we did not stop trying until the end."

He concluded his remarks about the winning goal he scored in the dying moments: "Sometimes I think too much before shooting, but I thank my teammates who give me the confidence to try."