Federico Valverde produced a celebration that will be remembered by Real Madrid fans for years to come during Wednesdayâs 2-0 win over RB Leipzig in the Champions League.The Uruguayan midfielder celebrated wildly after breaking the deadlock in the 80th minute.But what sparked Valverdeâs passionate celebration? Footage involving RB Leipzigâs David Raum appears to have provided the answer.Valverde, who joined Real Madrid in 2016 from Penarol, has enjoyed a fine start to the 2022-23 season.The South American scored a sensational solo goal in Madridâs 4-1 win over Mallorca last weekend.His goal against RB Leipzig was similar in the sense that he cut onto his left foot before curling the ball into the opposite corner of the net.However, Valverde lost it after scoring his latest goal, pumping his fists while roaring.MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 14: Federico Valverde of Real Madrid celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's first goal during the UEFA Champions League group F match between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 14, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)One particular camera angle shows that he was celebrating directly in front of Raum. It seems the Uruguay international was exacting revenge on the defender following an incident earlier in the match.It turns out that Raum had celebrated in Valverdeâs face earlier in the game after blocking a cross.Valverde looked less than impressed with his opponentâs behaviour as the referee intervened.And as soon as he scored his goal, Valverde spotted Raum and didnât hold back with his celebration.
Video: Federico Valverde gets revenge on David Raum
Watch the footage here:
Revenge truly is a dish best served cold.
Ancelotti: I should retire if Valverde doesn't score 10 goals!
Following Valverdeâs latest goal, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti joked that he should âretireâ if heâs unable to get the midfielder scoring at least 10 goals a season.
âIf you canât get a player like that to score at least 10 goals in a season then you should rip up your coaching badge and retire,â Ancelotti told reporters, per the Daily Mail.
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 14: Federico Valverde of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the UEFA Champions League group F match between Real Madrid and RB Leipzig at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 14, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
âBecause he has a rock of a foot. Tonight he took the shot with his left foot. Iâve never seen him shoot like that with his left, so it shows heâs confident in his abilities, and he has a lot of abilities.
âHeâs more than just energy. But, to say heâs best in the world in his position, we might have to wait a little longer.â