Valverde has contributed to 16 goals in 2026
The Uruguayan midfielder has scored eight goals and provided eight assists this year.
Fede Valverde is in great form, and his recent performances confirm it. The Uruguayan midfielder has contributed to 16 goals across three different competitions (LaLiga, Champions League, and Spanish Super Cup) in 2026. He scored eight of those goals himself and provided assists for the other eight.
Spectacular free-kick goal in the Spanish Super Cup derby
It all started in the first match of the year, where he set up two of the five goals scored by Real Madrid against Betis. Four days later, he delivered a stunning goal and an assist in the derby victory during the Spanish Super Cup semifinals. And also in January, he provided two more assists in the Champions League group stage victory against Monaco (6-1).
Unforgettable hat-trick against Manchester City
In February 2026, Valverde contributed three assists and one goal. At the Bernabéu, he set up two goals against Benfica and scored against Real Sociedad, while assisting Vini Jr. in Pamplona. In March, Valverde has been pivotal. In just over a week, he scored the decisive goal in the victory at Balaídos, delivered an outstanding performance by scoring the first hat-trick of his career against Manchester City in the Champions League round of 16 first leg, and found the net again against Elche.
Matches his best LaLiga record
The midfielder's latest contribution was a goal in the derby victory against Atlético. The Uruguayan scored the decisive 2-1 after a strong recovery, finishing with an excellent shot using the outside of his foot. With this goal, he has contributed to 11 goals in LaLiga this season (4 goals and 7 assists), matching his best record in the competition since joining our club.
The 16 goals Valverde has contributed to:
Real Madrid 5-1 Real Betis: 2 assists.
Atlético 1-2 Real Madrid: goal and assist.
Real Madrid 6-1 Monaco: 2 assists.
Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: goal.
Osasuna 2-1 Real Madrid: assist.
Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica: 2 assists.
Celta 1-2 Real Madrid: goal.
Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City: 3 goals.
Real Madrid 4-0 Elche: goal.
Real Madrid 3-2 Atlético: goal.
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