“I try to have fun with my teammates, who always help me reach my full potential,” the Uruguayan said. Fede Valverde was named man of the match in the clasҺ between Real Madrid and Milan in the opening match of the Soccer Champions Tour.

The Uruguayan midfielder played the full 90 minutes and delivered a stellar performance at the Rose Bowl, helping the Madridistas figҺt back with goals in the 57th and 59th minutes. “It’s been great to win and to be able to share that with the fans. This is the first game of the season, we go into the game with a little bit of fatigue after pre-season training. We’ll get to know the system better next time.”

“I have started the season with high motivation, with a hunger and a desire to achieve my goals with this club. I try and enjoy myself with my team and teammates who always help me to reach my full potential. It’s great to be a part of this.

“I love winning the ball, watching Modrić take those passes, and then watching Vinicius finish so well. This is a great team and if we’re all going in the same direction, we’re going to achieve great things and we’re very excited for this season.”