Athletic 0 – Real Madrid 1 Butragueño: “Collective work leads to these results”

The director of Institutional Relations of Real Madrid, Emilio Butragueño, commented on television his impressions after the victory of the white team against Athletic in San Mamés.

How do you rate these three points?

“A very important victory, also taking into account the moment in which we arrived, how is the table, how is the League. We knew it was going to be a very difficult game, very even. Athletic here is very strong and Athletic has known adapt to the circumstances, to the rival's demand. We have known how to sacrifice ourselves and finally we have three very important points “.

Athletic usually in San Mamés usually takes the games to a very physical terrain and demands a lot from the rival. Madrid have been very good in defense with a Militao surprisingly well with the dance partner who has played. Goal to zero and three points in the bag.

“The defensive structure of the team has already played many games at a very high level, it is the fourth game without receiving any goals, which gives an idea of ​​the defensive work of all. We are very strong behind, but it is a collective work that is allowing us Get these results. Athletic is a very physical team, that fights 90 minutes, that fights many divided balls that must be fought. The team has shown conviction assuming the difficulties that awaited us. We have achieved the three points. Sergio, again At a critical moment, he has again taken the penalty with great skill. Very happy. We are happy with the team's performance, with that commitment that everyone has. We still have games ahead, we must continue the same, but there is no doubt that we cannot hide our happiness. “

Fewer and fewer games but that advantage continues: seven points, goal average… Now is when you have to squeeze and be closer together than ever.

“Indeed. The team has many consecutive victories. There are seven, that has a lot of merit. But it is not over. We know what football is like. The matches are very even. We must continue with this level of concentration and try to win the matches that we have left, that when we started this comeback that was the objective: to win all the matches and for now we are achieving it “.