"We need to get a frame and put it in a picture. It's something extraordinary. Wonderful. I saw everyone putting their hands to their heads, me too. It was worth paying for a ticket, or two or three, just to see what he's done."
"I think I can die happy after a night like this. For someone who came through the youth ranks and made it to the first team after spending many years in the academy, to be able to give them the chance to play at the Bernabeu is a dream come true for me."
"I've taught them well, because they've shown so much talent, quality and character. It's fantastic news, and they're all a great example."
Real Madrid secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Elche at Santiago Bernabeu, following their 3-0 Champions League win over Manchester City. The team fielded numerous academy graduates and young players who controlled the match effectively. Antonio Rudiger, Federico Valverde, and Dean Huijsen established Madrid's dominance before an own goal by Manuel Angel briefly interrupted their clean sheet. Arda Guler then delivered a remarkable strike from within his own half with virtually no chance of success, capping the emphatic performance. Manager Alvaro Arbeloa expressed immense pride in providing academy prospects opportunities to play at the Bernabeu, emphasizing their talent, quality, and character.
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