Alex Aljo

I thought that did play well.

For Eric, defence looked better, bossed the midfield for long periods of the game.

They have more possession, which never happens against Real Madrid and doesn't happen too often against any team for that matter, he said.

Green shoots, perhaps.

Green shoots.

Copa del Rey up next.

Simeone might actually show some interest as it is the best shot we have at a title.

And then he's just saying it's going to be an interesting transfer window as well with Gallagher, Raspadori and Almada, maybe.

So good to hear.

It was a narrow win for Real Madrid.

The highlight for me of that game was Fede Valverde's unbelievable goal.

A rocket.

So good.

What a player and what a goal.

But yeah, Real Madrid, 2-1, 2-1 win to get to the final to set up a classic goal.

He hadn't scored for 16 games either, had he?

So ended a long goal drought for him.

So he'll be delighted to be back on the score sheet.

Because when you have gone, it's a long old time, isn't it, without scoring?

How does that affect a player, would you say, Gary?