Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde took to Instagram to apologize for his mistake that played a role in Athletic Club’s decisive goal during their 2-1 defeat.
On his social media, he wrote:
“Today was a tough blow, but I take full responsibility, face it head-on, and apologize to my teammates and the fans. I understand it’s part of football, and mistakes happen, but that doesn’t lessen the weight of my actions. I felt the need to express my regret for the error I made.
“There’s still a long season ahead, with many competitions and hopefully plenty of joyful moments. Thank you, and Hala Madrid.”
Valverde has been one of Real Madrid’s key performers this season, consistently contributing strong performances as the team faces its challenges.
Mistakes like this are rare for Valverde, and given his usual high standards, it’s unlikely to become a trend. He will have the opportunity to make amends when Real Madrid faces Girona this weekend.
