A Cristiano Ronaldo goal in extra time saw the capital outfit defeat Barcelona 1-0 in the final in Valencia. This is Madrid’s first domestic cup conquest since 1993 and their first major trophy since 2008, and Valdano is enthusiastic about the prospect that it could herald a new era of success
“Congratulations to the players. They had to give their all in this game,” said Valdano, according to Spanish daily AS. “Hopefully this is the beginning of Madrid’s recovery.”
Wednesday’s game against Pep Guardiola’s team was the second time in less than a week that Madrid had come up against their rivals. On Saturday, Jose Mourinho’s team could only muster a 1-1 draw at home to remain eight points behind Barcelona at the top of the Primera Division.
However, Valdano believes that the last two matches show the development of their team and said: “The two games have served to measure ourselves. We are a young side and we are looking for a bright future.”
Madrid and Barcelona will confront each other in the semifinals of the Champions League, with the first leg scheduled to be held at the Bernabeu on April 27.
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Real Madrid’s Jorge Valdano: Copa Del Rey Triumph Is The Beginning Of Our Recovery