Valverde: 'Playing these sorts of matches is what you dream of'
“There is still a long way to go this season and a lot of competitions to play for”, said the Uruguayan.
Valverde spoke on Realmadrid TV ahead of the Madrid derby at the Santiago Bernabéu, on matchday 23 of LaLiga 6.30pm CET. “Playing these sorts of matches is what you dream of. It's a fantastic occasion for the players and the fans. We'll try to win and settle this rivalry by winning all three games.'
'We're proud of what we've achieved and we're working with towards the future. We're doing well. A few games ago we were heavily criticised and now we have to enjoy this moment and work as a team, together. There is still a long way to go this season and a lot of competitions to play for.'
Appreciation for the fans
“I'd like to thank you for supporting me not only in the stadium but also in my everyday life and even when I go to pick up my son from school. We all appreciate it: my family, my wife and my child. I'd like to tell them that this good period I'm experiencing now is also because of them”.
The day before derby day
“I'll be playing with my child at home peacefully and enjoying my time with the family. I will try not to think too much about the match. We're professionals and we know we have to eat well, look after ourselves and rest.”
'We're proud of what we've achieved and we're working with towards the future. We're doing well. A few games ago we were heavily criticised and now we have to enjoy this moment and work as a team, together. There is still a long way to go this season and a lot of competitions to play for.'
Appreciation for the fans
“I'd like to thank you for supporting me not only in the stadium but also in my everyday life and even when I go to pick up my son from school. We all appreciate it: my family, my wife and my child. I'd like to tell them that this good period I'm experiencing now is also because of them”.
The day before derby day
“I'll be playing with my child at home peacefully and enjoying my time with the family. I will try not to think too much about the match. We're professionals and we know we have to eat well, look after ourselves and rest.”