Federico Valverde Jokes It's 'More Difficult To Watch His Son Than To Mark Andy Robertson'
Federico Valverde joked that it's 'more difficult to watch his son than to mark Andy Robertson' following Real Madrid's Champions League triumph.
Valverde starred as Real claimed their 14th European title after beating Liverpool 1-0 in Paris.
He made a big contribution to the only goal of the game, brilliantly setting up Vinicius Junior in the second half.
The Uruguayan was colossus all game and gave Robertson a tough evening, creating the goal on the Liverpool defender's side.
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And speaking immediately after the result, he made a light-hearted joke about the left-back.
He said it's 'more difficult to watch his son than to mark' the Liverpool man.
"It’s more difficult to watch my son than to mark Robertson," he said, with his son on his shoulders.
Federico Valverde: “It's more difficult to watch my son than to mark Robertson.”
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Steven Gerrard, who was working as a pundit for BT Sport, hailed Valverde's pass to Vinicius Jr.
"Valverde’s assist is not lucky! The pass takes three Liverpool defenders out, just because of the speed and accuracy," he explained. "A brilliant assist."
Valverde, his wife & their son. 🏆🤍 pic.twitter.com/QCE55pBTWB
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Real held a parade following their Champions League success, where fans flocked to the Bernabeu to welcome back their team.
During the trophy parade, Valverde added: "The celebrations? Casemiro told me how it works here but the truth is it's all unbelievable. Wow.
"I got up and my whole body hurts.
"The final? It was incredible. It was important that the Champions League returned to Madrid!"
Topics: Andy Robertson, Football, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Federico Valverde
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