Federico Valverde Admited His Mistake and Apologizes

DBasia.news –  After harsh violations committed by Federico Valverde to Alvaro Morata in the Spanish Super Cup final, the Real Mdrid midfielder claimed to have apologized. Violations that gave out red cards that occur in the Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid match which was held at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Monday (1/13/2020) AM.

 Precisely, in the extra time round (115 ‘), when Alvaro Morata was running to face one on one with Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois. However, Valverde’s decision to violate Morata at a crucial time did not prevent Real Madrid from becoming champions. Through the shootout, Real Madrid finally succeeded in ensuring the 11th title of the Spanish Super Cup. Zidane Carved the Perfect Record in the Final After the match, Valverde admitted he had no choice but to bring down Morata. To the media crew, he also claimed to have apologized to the player who had been with Los Blancos, Real Madrid’s nickname.

 “I have already apologized (to Morata),” Valverde said, as quoted by Marca.

“What I did was not good, but I have to do it. I am happy with this trophy,” he added. The red card in this match is the first time in the 21-year-old midfielder’s football career.

 “I endured disappointment at leaving the team with one less player, but they (Zidane and Simeone) were there to support me,” Valverde stated.

 In the duel titled Madrid Derby, Valverde was named the best Spanish Super Cup player this time. This achievement is the result of the player’s crucial role in Real Madrid’s two victories. Previously, Valverde also appeared fully against Valencia in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup. Based on data from WhoScored, Valverde was recorded to have a successful bait percentage of 96 percent. He is superior to his midfield partner, Toni Kroos, who has a 95 percent success rate.