NEWS | 09/08/2016
“The essence of Real Madrid is that you never give up", explained the right-back.Dani Carvajal scored the winning goal in the European Super Cup following a fine piece of individual play in extra time. The right-back, who netted the winner on 119 minutes, spoke at the final whistle to reveal his emotions: "The essence of Real Madrid is that you never give up and a goal on 93 minutes and another right at the end of extra time have seen us be crowned champions".
"Football always offers you second chances, particularly after the injury in Milan. I felt quite strong at the end of the game, I won the ball back and drove forward. Luckily it worked out and it's amazing to score a goal in a final that wins you the title".
The squad
"We came into the game with several major players missing, but our squad has got a lot of depth to it. There are many of us academy graduates who are enthusiastic and are keen to bring something to the team and today things worked out well for us. We're a really united group and we're right behind the coach and are all pulling in the same direction. Our hallmark is that we fight on until the death and never give up".
"Football always offers you second chances, particularly after the injury in Milan. I felt quite strong at the end of the game, I won the ball back and drove forward. Luckily it worked out and it's amazing to score a goal in a final that wins you the title".
The squad
"We came into the game with several major players missing, but our squad has got a lot of depth to it. There are many of us academy graduates who are enthusiastic and are keen to bring something to the team and today things worked out well for us. We're a really united group and we're right behind the coach and are all pulling in the same direction. Our hallmark is that we fight on until the death and never give up".