Álvaro Carreras makes his Real Madrid debut: “It's an honour to wear this jersey”

Álvaro Carreras made his Real Madrid debut in the pre-season friendly against WSG Tirol. The defender, who was unveiled as our team's new signing on July 15, was named in the starting XI and played 62 minutes, as Xabi Alonso's side get in shape ahead of their LaLiga opener.

Following the final whistle, he expressed his delight: "It's an honour to wear this jersey. We have to continue our preparations for what's coming up. I've been training with the team for a few days now, they've really made me feel at home. Now we have to keep working hard, because we have some fantastic challenges ahead of us."

Assessment of the game

“We don't care that it was a friendly, it was a hugely important game. It's always important to win."

Mbappé

“I've always said that football is easier and more beautiful with teammates like him around. I'm thrilled with all of my new teammates. With Vini Jr. on the wing, Huijsen at the back… I'm really happy."

A week to go until LaLiga curtain-raiser

“I'm adapting to what the coach asks of me, what he wants his players to do. I think the team looks in great shape, we're clear in our ideas and what we want to do, and the important thing is to win games."

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