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Manolo Lama's Reaction to Real Madrid's Victory | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Manolo Lama's Hopeful Message After Real Madrid's Victory

The journalist from 'Cadena COPE' analyzed Real Madrid's victory against Athletic Club

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Sergio Iglesias

Real Madrid secured a thrilling victory against Athletic Club, thanks to a spectacular goal by Valverde in the 93rd minute. This triumph keeps Los Blancos just four points behind Barcelona, with six matchdays remaining in LaLiga.

The white team faced Athletic Club after the frustrating elimination in the Champions League quarter-finals. In contrast, the Basque team arrived with high spirits, having qualified for the Europa League semi-finals. However, Valverde's goal ensured that Real Madrid still has chances in LaLiga.

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Fede Valverde's stunning goal decided the match | Real Madrid Confidencial

Manolo Lama's Analysis of the Match

Manolo Lama, commentator on 'Tiempo de Juego' of the 'Cadena COPE' analyzed the match between Real Madrid and Athletic Club.

"Valverde, Fede, the Uruguayan is determined to keep the league alive. His goal in Madrid's favorite minute, the 93rd, keeps that 4-point difference, and no one can yet celebrate and say that Barça will be the champion after what we saw on Saturday at Montjuïc with Barça struggling against Celta de Vigo", he began.

"I think Madrid was in a depression, they had a lamentable first half and a good second half where they deserved to win. The best of Madrid: the victory and Vinicius, who has regained his form, faced opponents, and performed well. He played a match to at least give nourishment and life to Madridists ahead of the Copa del Rey final in Seville", Lama explained.

A Controversial Ending

Besides Fede Valverde's goal, the last minutes were surrounded by a controversial action. Vinícius, the standout player, managed to open the scoring with a goal, but referee Martínez Munuera annulled the play after reviewing the VAR. In this case, Endrick was in a millimetric offside position.

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Vinícius was one of the best in the match | Real Madrid Confidencial

Subsequently, Santiago Bernabéu protested a possible foul by Núñez on Bellingham inside the area, but neither the referee nor the VAR considered it a penalty. When everything indicated that Madrid would say goodbye to the League, Valverde appeared to rescue his team with a stunning volley goal that sealed the victory.

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