Fede Valverde spoke to the press following Real Madrid's qualification for the Champions League quarter-finals, and he discussed the tie with Atlético: “It was an average display from us at home and here, well, it's always the same, we went out as if we'd already won it. They got their goal in the first move of the match and that hurt us. It's not the same when Atleti are 1-0 up and can defend well, as when they have to come out and attack. We handed them a situation where they're very strong. We went to penalties, we were all exhausted, you could really tell. Thank God, we were able to win it."
"For anyone who's ever taken a penalty, I felt such relief when I scored. You're so nervous on the walk to the spot, so much running through your mind. If you miss, you know you have so many people behind you: teammates, everyone who works at the training ground... and if you miss, you're letting them down."
Quarter-final qualification
“This has to drive us on. There is still a long way to go in the season and this has to be a morale boost so we can keep improving, growing, and keep fighting for everything."