Real Madrid’s result against Espanyol was seen as beneficial because it enabled a team to beat Espanyol at home in front of its fans. Downplaying or diminishing titles from Madrid is expected and should not be a concern. Winning two league titles in a row is described as a huge achievement, especially with many homegrown players from La Masia and without many signings. The team emphasizes that there were very few signings compared with other teams that sign many players each year, and that contrast is presented as something to be proud of.
"“To be honest, I wanted Real Madrid to beat Espanyol so we could beat them at home and in front of our fans. And that's what happened. Much better for me,” he told Mundo Deportivo."
"“It's always going to be like this. Everyone knows that from Madrid they're always going to downplay or diminish the things we win or our titles. So that shouldn't bother us.”"
"“Like I said, it's a huge achievement to win two league titles in a row with so many homegrown players, so many from La Masia, and without many signings.”"
"“In the end, there were very few signings. Other teams have signed many players every year, and that's something to be proud of.”"
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