Yáñez: “The academy is here to help in these moments and give our all”
“I wanted to dedicate this match and the assist to my parents, who couldn’t come but surely enjoyed it from home,” said the Castilla forward.
Daniel Yáñez was one of the 7 academy players who finished the match against Elche. The Castilla forward, who assisted Huijsen for the 3-0 and played his first match at the Bernabéu, said: “I can’t describe how I feel, I have no words, it’s something indescribable. I imagined good things, but with the assist, it was even better.”
“I delivered the ball because it came from a corner. I knew there would be people in the area, and I was lucky to hit the ball well, and it landed on Huijsen’s head, ending in an amazing goal. It was incredible, and I will never forget it.”
First match at the Bernabéu
“I was astonished as soon as I entered the stadium, even though at first, it was empty. Later, when I entered with everyone cheering, it was incredible, and I will never get it out of my head.”
How do you experience these moments with your family?
“I wanted to dedicate this match and this assist to my parents, who couldn’t come due to some issues, but part of my family came, and I felt very supported. I’m sure they enjoyed it at home just as much as if they were here.”
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What does the photo of the 5 Castilla players at the end of the match represent?
“It represents all the hard work we’ve been putting in at La Fábrica. They prepare us for these moments, and today it showed that we delivered a great performance. That’s what the academy is for, to help in these moments and give our maximum effort.”
How was Güler’s goal?
“We know that only the best in the world are here, but when you see that go in, you can’t believe it. It was an amazing goal like I haven’t seen in a long time.”
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