Mourinho: Valverde at right-back ‘is my pain’ despite Real Madrid win

Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho admitted he dislikes playing midfielder Federico Valverde at right-back, describing the situation as “my pain”.

Real Madrid’s captain was again used in the unfamiliar defensive role during the Champions League match against RB Leipzig. Valverde’s position allowed Eduardo Camavinga and Bernardo Silva to take places in midfield.

Despite the reshuffle, Real Madrid recorded a convincing 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig.

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