Real Madrid strengthened their hold on the top spot in La Liga with a commanding 4-0 victory over Valencia on Saturday evening. The win set a positive tone at the Santiago Bernabéu ahead of their eagerly awaited clash with Liverpool on Tuesday (November 4, 9 pm). While stars like Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham impressed by scoring the first three goals, one player caught the attention of president Florentino Pérez.
Florentino Pérez Highlights Álvaro Carreras’ Performance
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Pérez singled out young left-back Álvaro Carreras for special praise following his remarkable performance, asserting that if Carreras continues at this level, he will be remembered as a legend of the club. “What you’re doing is incredible. Roberto Carlos would be proud of the goal you scored,” Pérez told Carreras as he entered the dressing room after the match. The praise was in reference to Carreras’ stunning 82nd-minute strike from the left side of the penalty area, which sealed Real Madrid’s dominant victory.
The goal marked Carreras’ first for Real Madrid’s first team, and he celebrated it humbly, sharing the moment with his teammates and the fans. Since joining the club this summer, Carreras has quickly established himself as a key player in Xabi Alonso’s squad, proving his value both defensively and offensively.
Carreras Establishes Himself as an Unstoppable Force
While Fran García has worked tirelessly to become the first-choice left-back, Carreras has made the position his own. He has delivered stellar performances, including in the Champions League match against Kairat Almaty and an 82-minute appearance against Levante. More recently, Carreras has demonstrated exceptional tactical flexibility, even playing as a center-back in some matches following significant tactical shifts under Alonso.
Carreras Reflects on His First Goal
On his stunning goal against Valencia, Carreras humbly responded, “No, no. This is a big deal,” when asked about the comparison to Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos. He added, “Thank God my first goal in this shirt has come. I’m very happy, and the most important thing is that we continue to maintain our progress.”
Xabi Alonso’s Praise for Carreras
Coach Xabi Alonso confirmed in statements to the club’s official channel that Carreras has shown great creativity in all areas of the game, both defensively and offensively, noting that Real Madrid is fortunate to have such a talent in their ranks.
In Summary: A Bright Future for Álvaro Carreras
Álvaro Carreras, the young left-back who came through Real Madrid’s La Fábrica academy, appears to be on the path to stardom. His remarkable goal against Valencia has won the hearts of fans and management alike, and it could pave the way for even greater glory at the Bernabéu.
