Federico Valverde remains crucial as Real Madrid continue to pursue Barcelona in the league race

Federico Valverde remains crucial as Real Madrid continue to pursue Barcelona in the league raceReal Madrid were not in the best of spirits as they faced Athletic Club in their La Liga matchday 32 game last Sunday. The Merengues had been eliminated from the UEFA Champions League at the quarter-final stage only a few days before this game, and the mood in the dressing room and the fans was rather glum.However, they could not have allowed their low spirits to keep them from competing against one o