After scoring a spectacular goal against Sevilla, Federico Valverde reveals the secret behind his powerful and decisive shots from outside the box.
Federico Valverde is no stranger to sending in spectacular strikes from outside the box, and he was at it again at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. In the final match of the year against Sevilla, the Uruguayan scored a masterful goal to help Real Madrid to a 4-2 victory. After the game, he spoke in the mixed zone and revealed the secret behind his powerful and decisive strikes.
It all began after Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring. From a poorly saved corner, the ball arrived at the feet of Valverde on the edge of the area. Without hesitation, he unleashed a powerful shot to score his side’s second. Reflecting on the goal after the match, the midfielder shared his secret. “If I go into the box, my eyes start to blur. So I try to shoot from the outside,” Fédé Valverde joked, to the laughter of the journalists present.
This spectacular goal did not come about by chance, as the Uruguayan international explained. “It’s a move we’re taught to work on in training. The staff insist that we try these shots, and today it paid off,” he added. With shots like this and his growing influence on the pitch, Federico Valverde has confirmed that he is one of Real Madrid’s key players. And for the fans, his “impaired vision in the box” is a blessing in disguise, as his long-range shots delight the Bernabeu.
But behind his sense of humour, the Uruguayan also spoke of the fatigue he had accumulated at the end of the year, having played every game for Real Madrid and Uruguay. “To be honest, I was exhausted in the last few minutes. With the big result, your head goes a bit, and you’re just waiting for the referee to blow his whistle. We’re looking forward to the few days’ rest that lie ahead. It’s a huge source of pride to end the year in this way, with a win in front of our fans and a good game overall,” concluded Valverde.
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