Weir: “We work every day for these kinds of moments”
“We're going to really cherish this game and now we want to build on this,” explained Alba Redondo.
Caroline Weir, Alba Redondo and Athenea spoke to Realmadrid TV to comment on Real Madrid's victory against Barcelona. After the match, the Scottish midfielder said: “The squad has worked hard this season. We have a lot of respect for Barcelona, they are a top team, with very good players and they made it really difficult for us to get the win. To be a part of this victory and the way it happened here is special, especially for the club. The most important thing is that we can enjoy the victory.”
“We work every day for these kinds of moments, they don't come around very often. We know that, especially against Barcelona, and this is the first of many. It's the start of closing the gap and bringing the team together. We have big games ahead of us and we play again on Wednesday. It's a great opportunity to progress in the Champions League. It's going to be another tough game against Arsenal at the Emirates, with a difficult atmosphere and we can’t wait to play. It's not going to be easy, but I know the players will be focused after this game and ready to go on Wednesday.”
Redondo: “It was important to start winning”
"We are on cloud nine enjoying this victory, we are going to value this game a lot and now we want to build on this. The first impression is that the ball was in and then I celebrated with my teammates because it was important to start winning”.
“We flew off the bench like women possessed, I had a feeling that we were going to score a goal and we did. We have to enjoy today's game, we did our homework but on Wednesday we have a very important game”.
Athenea: “The team gave a very complete performance”
"We’re happy with the victory but we have to keep thinking about what’s coming, the team deserves it. We’ve lived it with a lot of intensity, the team gave a very complete performance and in the first half we were really good. Then the changes helped us a lot to keep giving everything. All this year’s effort has been reflected in this match”.
“These are very exciting matches, we have been working all year for matches like this and I hope we carry on like this to keep growing”.