Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa commented on the victory (3:2) in the Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid, as well as the resonant performance of Federico Valverde.

“I’m overcoming the satisfactions, another one is in the active - it’s crumbling away. It's not an easy match. Atletico is a top team that has done great things for us. Outside of football, I was favored by the team mentality.

Cervona Valverde? It is important to understand this. I am very grateful to the arbitrator for you to explain the episode. I think that if you look at the moment again, you’ll change your mind. I think it's different. The referee said that there was supernatural strength, but, in my opinion, there was no possibility of injuring the opponent. I would like to explain - and it is appropriate for me to be so frank, but it does not change anything.

The players demonstrated the character and mental strength that belongs to the club. Everyone defended at once. The stench deserved it, I can overcome it.

We had another top match against Vinicius Junior, another demonstration of his grit and character. Vin brought us help at a favorable moment.

Why Kylian Mbappe was substituted? I'm always going to visit the largest warehouse. After a month without gym, it’s normal to gradually get in shape. This is better both for the new person and for the team.

The rest were able to talk about the high level of my team. If you have the greatest joy in the world, everything becomes simpler,” said Arbeloa.