Alvaro Arbeloa praises Federico Valverde following Champions League performance

Following the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match against Manchester City, Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa praised midfielder Federico Valverde. Valverde scored three goals during the game, which resulted in a victory for Real Madrid. Arbeloa described Valverde as a team leader who embodies the club's values and identity. The coach emphasized that the team successfully executed their tactical game plan throughout the match. Arbeloa noted that the victory demonstrated the team's capabilities against high-level opponents. He further stated that the squad remains committed to performing at a high level consistently against all adversaries.