Real Madrid star admits sleepless nights after loss to Athletic

In last week’s rescheduled match of La Liga’s 19th round, Real Madrid suffered a defeat to Athletic Bilbao. Federico Valverde, one of the team’s key players, made a costly error that led to the decisive goal. The midfielder has since struggled to come to terms with the moment.

Details: Speaking at a press conference ahead of the Champions League clash against Atalanta, Valverde admitted to having trouble sleeping after the game.

"I had trouble sleeping after the mistake in the match against Athletic," he said.

Despite the setback, Valverde emphasized his desire to keep playing.

"I don’t need rest. I always want to play," he added.

Reminder: Earlier today, Real Madrid learned the identity of their first opponent in the Copa del Rey.