Padel has found a place in the Real Madrid dressing room. Fede Valverde showed it on Monday with several images of a match in which he partnered with Vinicius Jr before heading to Uruguay for the international break.
The Uruguayan is going through sweet days on and off the pitch. Even after his sending off in the derby against Atletico, he did not lose his smile. He swapped his boots for a paddle and played in Madrid against Trent Alexander-Arnold and Brahim Diaz.
Vinicius Jr celebrates right in front of Simeone after big win
The score did not come to light, but Valverde left clues. “Next to see the winning team,” he wrote in his Instagram stories alongside a photo with Vinicius. The message was direct: the Brazilian-Uruguayan duo had secured victory.
The good atmosphere comes at the best moment of the season. Madrid are stringing together results in LaLiga and the Champions League, with a partnership that is making the difference. Vinicius and Valverde have been decisive in the last big nights.
A special date
Both players scored all the goals against Atletico and repeated their heroics in the Champions League tie against Manchester City. On the pitch they are in control; off it, they understand each other just as well.
The dressing room, which not so long ago was walking in doubt, now shows another face. More unity, more commitment. Four starters, a paddle tennis court and a moment of disconnection that portrays what is going on inside.
