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Real Madrid midfielder Valverde delighted with goal in victory over Celtic

Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde was happy with his performance in their Champions League win against Celtic.

Real won 5-1, with Valverde getting on the scoresheet.

Later voted man of the match, Valverde said: "I'm really pleased with everyone's effort. Congratulations to the team because it belongs to them as well. It was a great game, we took our chances and got the goals we needed. We've been working hard, things don't go our way sometimes and it feels like everything is a negative, but we did well today.

"I get tired, but my objective is to continue scoring goals and supporting the team. That's the way I operate: run and give everything. There were a lot of people close to me who were quite right that I should take advantage of my shot and I'm doing that now and quite enjoying it.

"I like to strike it on the laces, it's my best shot, but I also sometimes like to hit it with the inside of my foot when I feel confident and today I was lucky enough to catch the ball right. They always joke with me that one day I'll break the ball."

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