'We were struggling!' - Federico Valverde reveals Jose Mourinho's half-time instruction that inspired Real Madrid to emphatic Real Sociedad victory
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde credits Jose Mourinho's tactical adjustments at half-time for the team's 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad. The win was secured by a second-half hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe after a stagnant first half.
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Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has lifted the lid on the tactical masterclass delivered by Jose Mourinho at half-time during their 4-1 thrashing of Real Sociedad. The Uruguayan credits the manager's intervention for transforming a stuttering performance into a dominant display spearheaded by a Kylian Mbappe hat-trick.
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