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After the final whistle, the man with the number 40 jersey immediately ran into his grandmother's arms. Víctor Valdepeñas (19) celebrated his debut in the Primera División last Sunday (December 14). But not for just any provincial club, rather for Real Madrid. Other clubs have already taken notice of the young talent.

Numerous absences forced Xabi Alonso (44) to improvise on the left defensive side against Deportivo Alavés (2:1). Ferland Mendy (30), David Alaba (33), and Eduardo Camavinga (23) were struggling with injuries. Fran García (26) and Álvaro Carreras (22) were missing due to a suspension.

The young Valdepeñas stepped up, making only his third appearance in the professional squad. Alonso immediately included him in the starting lineup against the Basques. The youngster, who usually plays for Real's second team in the 3rd division, delivered a solid performance. Only during the temporary equalizer to 1:1 did "Valde," as he is briefly called, allow a lapse in concentration.

“An excellent game”

After the final whistle, his coach analyzed the 19-year-old's performance. “We only conceded a goal due to Valdepeñas' single lapse in concentration,” it states on Tribuna.com. “In all other situations, he acted extremely precisely and played an excellent game. A debut at Real Madrid is always a special day. We are going through all of this together.”

The defender, standing at 1.88 meters tall, is characterized by his physical robustness. Additionally, his top speed exceeds 34 km/h. According to ESPN, the five-time U19 national player of Spain is high on the list for FC Arsenal. From the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund are closely monitoring the development of this defensive gem.

However, none of the interested parties have made an offer yet, it is said. This could change next summer despite a contract until 2029, the report speculates. Valdepeñas' goal, however, is to continue his career with the "Royals." The perspective, however, plays a significant role.

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