After the resounding fall against Manchester City in a 4-0 loss in England, Real Madrid was left out of the Champions League and already has its sights set on next season.
After the defeat, the Brazilian striker Vinicius Junior spoke to the press and was clear when he said that Manchester City had been a difficult rival and a fair winner: “It is difficult for us to play against a team that pressures us from minute one”, he said. He scored the only goal for Real Madrid in the two matches.
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For his part, he was happy with the numbers he is doing this season but prefers collective titles: “Everything I did this year to not win the Champions League and La Liga ends up being a bit frustrating for me,” he told ESPN after the game. In any case, the winger does not lose hope and is already focused on improving for the future.
“I want to continue evolving, improving my numbers, but always for the benefit of the team. I would give all my goals and assists to be in the final,” he added.
The white team closes the season with a Copa del Rey in the showcase, a Champions League semi and a second place in La Liga. Although the season is not classified as a failure, both the fans and the board of directors expect a significant improvement in the team for next season, seeking better results.
