Real Madrid Takes La Liga Lead with 4-1 Victory Over Real Sociedad
Real Madrid climbed to the top of the La Liga standings on Wednesday after defeating Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Bernabeu. Kylian Mbappe scored three goals, while Vinicius Junior added another for Jose Mourinho’s team, marking their second consecutive win at the start of the season.
Although the performance did not reach the heights of their best displays – as pointed out by Mourinho after the match – they ultimately did enough to secure the win. Captain Federico Valverde reflected on the game during an interview with RMTV, expressing satisfaction as the leader of the squad.
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“I saw the team switched on, with a lot of desire. We lacked patience when we scored the first goal, to have the ball and hold on to the result. The talk at half-time did us good and the second half was spectacular. (At half time) we emphasised the pressure. We adjusted it and in the second half we were much more comfortable.”
Valverde praised Mbappe, who he assisted for his first goal. He emphasized the importance of providing more opportunities for Mbappe, suggesting this strategy will increase Madrid’s goal tally.
“We have to enjoy Mbappé. We have to give him a thousand balls so that he scores a lot of goals, is comfortable and feels happy. What he has done today he has done throughout the year.”
Valverde Reflects on First Bernabeu Match as Permanent Captain
Additionally, Valverde discussed the significance of playing his first match at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid’s new first captain, following Dani Carvajal’s exit earlier this summer.
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“It’s incredible, it’s been a day to remember. I have my family here and they have been very excited. But the important thing was to win and we did it. All the players were looking forward to playing here again. We were able to give the fans a victory and that’s what matters.”
Real Madrid rose to the top of the La Liga table on Wednesday after recording a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu. Kylian Mbappe (x3) and Vinicius Junior got the goals for Jose Mourinho’s side, who have started the new campaign with back-to-back wins.
It was not a vintage performance from Real Madrid – as Mourinho himself made clear after the match – but in the end, they did more than enough. As per Diario AS, captain Federico Valverde spoke to RMTV to dissect proceedings at the Bernabeu, and on the whole, he was happy as the squad’s leader.
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“I saw the team switched on, with a lot of desire. We lacked patience when we scored the first goal, to have the ball and hold on to the result. The talk at half-time did us good and the second half was spectacular. (At half time) we emphasised the pressure. We adjusted it and in the second half we were much more comfortable.”
Valverde also spoke glowingly on Mbappe. He set up the Frenchman for his opening goal of the night, and he is clear that he and his teammates must continue to feed him chances, as that is how Real Madrid will score a lot of goals.
“We have to enjoy Mbappé. We have to give him a thousand balls so that he scores a lot of goals, is comfortable and feels happy. What he has done today he has done throughout the year.”
Valverde reflects on first Bernabeu match as permanent captain
Valverde was also asked about the experience of playing his first match in front of the home Bernabeu crowd since being appointed as Real Madrid first captain following Dani Carvajal’s departure earlier in the summer.
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“It’s incredible, it’s been a day to remember. I have my family here and they have been very excited. But the important thing was to win and we did it. All the players were looking forward to playing here again. We were able to give the fans a victory and that’s what matters.”
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