Real Madrid suffered a disappointing 1-2 defeat to Athletic Club last night, marking a frustrating outing for the reigning champions. Kylian Mbappe notably missed another penalty, but the most significant moment came when star midfielder Federico Valverde made a crucial error in the second half, leading to Athletic Club’s winning goal.

Fede Valverde Issues Apology

In the aftermath of the defeat, Valverde took to social media to apologize to fans for his mistake, acknowledging the impact it had on the match. The Uruguayan international accepted full responsibility for the loss, stating, “Today has been a hard hit, but I take the blame, turn the face and apologize.”

In his lengthy post, he expressed his feelings to both fans and teammates: “I know it’s football and things can happen, but they’re not strangers to me, and I didn’t want to stop expressing myself for the mistake I made.”

Valverde concluded with a hopeful note, saying, “There is still a long way to go, many competitions, and I am sure that there will be many joys.”

Real Madrid will need Valverde to regain his confidence as they prepare to face Girona this weekend. The Spanish giants cannot afford to drop points against the Catalans if they intend to keep pressure on Barcelona at the top of the table.