Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa commented on the progress of retired player Federico Valverde. Two assists from the Uruguayan helped the “toppers” defeat Benfica (2:1) and reach the 1/8 finals of the Champions League.

" He is our leader, the guide of the coach’s ideas on the field.

Valverde is one of those who always wants to gratify, but he senses the discomfort without hesitating.. I write to him. “I would like to score as often under me as under Ancelotti,” said Arbeloa.

The midfielder has two goals scored and 12 assists in 36 matches for Real this season.